Rescue comes as the army continues offensive against Boko Haram across Lake Chad region
Increased assaults on civilians continue as government reintegrates refugees
Dueling claims of responsibility for police academy attack highlight the country’s problem with multiple radical groups
Attack marks second strike this month on non-Muslims
Source cites stigma and conversion as possible reasons girls want to stay with captors
Local advocacy group blames the government for failing to protect the community
Government confirms the girls are now in state custody
The attack in Maiduguri is the latest strike on the region after months of silence
International religious liberty advocates hope replica refugee hut will help raise awareness of humanitarian crisis
Kenyan officials say they had insufficient intelligence reports prior to the attack
