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Transcript: 3 6 Elisa Langone Pierce: 2nd Hour AP Language & Composition How the Nigerian People are Affected by War and Poverty “A baby I met at an International Rescue Committee clinic in Maiduguri was injured by Boko Haram [the war in Nigeria] before he was even born. Four months after his mother, Kawsey, was shot in the chest and shoulder by insurgents while running through the bush to escape an attack... yet Kawsey ended up at this clinic not because of her gun wounds, but because her baby is severely malnourished. “There is no food,” she told me.” (Delay) Introduction Introduction Kawsey with her son Kawsey with her son Global Issue Overview Overview #1 Terrorism #2 Famine Results Combination of the two result in mass suffering Background Background Millions of people are dying, starving, and continuing to do so “About 5.1 million [people] are malnourished... warns the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)” (Roberts) “...We are seeing famine-like conditions for many of these populations who have been stranded, isolated, and terrorized under Boko Haram.” (Delay) How it Affects the People How it Affects the People “… [Nigeria] voted...against the first ever UN General Assembly Resolution Recognizing the Role of Human Rights Defenders and the Need for their Protection in November 2015.” (Roth) “…The United Kingdom, United States, European Union, and United Nations… improved their support to the Nigerian government in dealing with the Boko Haram conflict.” (Roth) How it Affects the Planet How it Affects the Planet “…The US donated 24 mine-resistant and armor-protected vehicles valued at about $11 million to the army in January." (Roth) "...Congress was notified of plans to sell... [aircrafts] and weapons...valued at over $592 million” (Roth) “…The UK government announced a donation of £6.7 million (US$8.4 million) to support humanitarian assistance in the northeast.” (Roth) How it Affects the Pocketbooks How it Affects the Pocketbooks Cause: Boko Haram Cause “…Planted bombs almost weekly in public or in churches… also… [set] fire to schools” (Walker). Insurgents shoot fleeing or innocent citizens in cold blood Attacks Attacks People are not fed, given proper medical attention, or sufficient housing Nigerians in Boko Haram territory are in dire need of nutrition Nourishment Nourishment Proposed Solution Solution Aid From Able Countries Aid From Able Countries Cooperation from able countries These countries must aide in the military aspect and humanitarian aspect Countries must donate money to aid the Nigerian government Provide ways for innocent civilians to flee the areas in which terrorism is prevalent, Provide housing, protection, food, water, and medical attention for civilians Actions must be taken immediately/as soon as possible How they Can Help How they Can Help Effects Effects People of Nigeria will benefit People will finally be able to rebuild their lives and have basic needs provided for and fulfilled There may finally be some order and safety to their everyday lives and in their country Effects on the people Effects on the people Countries which had aided Nigeria prior will not have to invest as much money, soldiers, or supplies into the country Demand for aid will not be as great Allies to Nigeria will probably have to keep an eye on the country Ensure terrorism doesn’t become a threat again Effects on the Planet Effects on the Planet Nigeria will financially benefit vastly The need to provide ample troops in order to fend off the Boko Haram is lessened Allies will not have to keep so many troops in Nigeria, thus lessening the spending for these countries Humanitarian aids have to provide money, food, water, medicine, clothes, protection, and other basic necessities to the survivors Effects on Pocketbooks Effects on Pocketbooks Conclusion Conclusion Millions of lives could be saved Goal justifies the means Many women, men, and children living in constant fear have a chance to eat a sustainable meal, drink clean water, and have proper medical attention Why do it? Why do it? Works Cited Works Cited “Boko Haram (Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati Wal-Jihad - JAS).” Boko Haram (Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati Wal-Jihad - JAS) Terrorist Groups TRAC, TRAC, 2017, www.trackingterrorism.org/group/boko-haram. Delay, Juliette, International Rescue Committee. “War and Hunger Threaten Children in Nigeria.” International Rescue Committee (IRC), 23 Feb. 2017, www.rescue.org/article/war-and-hunger- threaten-children-nigeria. Roberts, Leslie. “Hunger Amplifies Infectious Diseases for Millions Fleeing the Violence of Boko Haram.” Science Magazine, 6 Apr. 2017, www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/04/hunger-amplifies-infectious-diseases-millions-fleeing-violence-boko-haram. Roth, Kenneth. “Nigeria: Events of 2016.” Human Rights Watch, 12 Jan. 2017, www.hrw.org/world-report/2017/country-chapters/nigeria. Walker, Andrew. “What Is Boko Haram?” United States Institute of Peace: Special Report, United States