23/03/2018 (Agence Europe) – On Thursday 22 March, the EU hailed the release the previous day of 76 of the 110 schoolgirls from Dapchi, northern Nigeria, who had been abducted by Boko Haram on 19 February. It reiterated its full solidarity with those still held captive by the terrorist group and called for their release. "It is with great relief that we learnt about the release of the majority of the abducted Dapchi girls in Nigeria. They can now return to their families and have the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Yet not we cannot forget that not all were so fortunate", the spokesperson for the European External Action Service stated in a press release. The EU commends the Nigerian government for its resolve in obtaining the release of the girls, and supports "urgent measures" being taken "to avoid repeated abductions and violence". (AN)