UN: Boko Haram must end conflict

Security Council makes position clear ahead of key African regional leaders meet

The UN Security Council issued its first formal reaction on Monday to the threat posed by Boko Haram, urging the Nigerian militants to "disarm and demobilize".

The 13-point statement, approved by all its members, condemned the group's attacks, in particular those involving children used as suicide bombers, and called for an end to the violence.