LAGOS, Nigeria — The international effort to rescue the 276 schoolgirls being held captive by Islamic extremists in northeastern Nigeria was boosted Friday when British security experts joined the Nigerian and American forces trying to rescue the missing students.
As the worldwide effort got underway, the weakness of the Nigerian military was exposed in a report issued by Amnesty International.
The American team was joined by six additional military officers and more are expected soon, said Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby, a Pentagon spokesman.
China, France and Spain have also promised help.
Demonstrations in support of the missing Nigerian girls have been held around the world, and a social media campaign —dubbed #BringBackOurGirls — continued to grow.
In New York, the U.N. Security Council hinted at sanctions against Boko Haram. In a strongly worded statement, the council condemned a May 5 attack that killed and injured hundreds and demanded the immediate release of the kidnapped girls.
