On the recordMay 20, 2014
I will point out we would have designated Boko Haram earlier had we not, I think correctly, taken into consideration the views of the Nigerian Government.
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congress.govI will point out we would have designated Boko Haram earlier had we not, I think correctly, taken into consideration the views of the Nigerian Government.
Engel reflects on the delay in designating Boko Haram due to Nigerian Government's stance.
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