More than 360 people have been freed from Boko Haram captivity in northeastern Nigeria, according to Al Jazeera English. The rescued individuals, who described being 'herded like animals' during their ordeal, are now in the hands of authorities for care and processing. The rescue represents a significant break for families long separated by the militant group's abductions in the region.

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