Nigeria

Death of civilians in late night air strikes in Nigeria is a matter of concern

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Abuja, Nigeria – Human rights groups in Nigeria are condemning the pattern of civilian deaths from airstrikes in the northeast, and calling for an impartial investigation into the military’s operations. This comes after reports from local residents that at least 15 civilians were killed in weekend air strikes targeting armed gangs in Zamfara state. Nigeria’s … Read more

At least 13 children killed in stampede at charity event in Nigeria

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Abuja, Nigeria – At least 13 people, including four children, were killed in two separate stampedes in Nigeria as large crowds gathered to collect food and clothing items distributed at annual Christmas events, police said on Saturday. Both accidents came days after another similar stampede in Africa’s most populous country, amid a growing trend by … Read more