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Ed Markey: I supported a close and supportive security relationship to defeat Boko Haram, provided that the Nigerian forces we…

On the recordSeptember 25, 2017
I supported a close and supportive security relationship to defeat Boko Haram, provided that the Nigerian forces we support are in compliance with the Leahy laws and broader human rights standards.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the need for human rights compliance in U.S. support for Nigeria against Boko Haram.

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