Nigeria Orders Schools to Reopen Despite Mass Kidnapping Crisis

Schools in parts of Nigeria will reopen this week, despite a recent mass abduction of students. The government has authorized the reopening only in areas it deems "safe and secure." This decision follows the kidnapping of over 250 children from their school in Kaduna state in November. The November attack was one of the largest school abductions in years. It forced the immediate closure of many schools in the region due to safety fears. Officials have not specified which areas are considered safe or what new security measures will be in place. The move highlights the government's difficult balance between ensuring education and protecting students from armed groups.