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Fulani Militia Massacre Leaves 200 Christians Dead in Yelewata Village

BENUE STATE, NIGERIA, JUN 16 – Over 200 people, including internally displaced persons, were killed in coordinated attacks by suspected herdsmen, sparking protests and calls for justice from local and international groups.

  • More than 200 people were killed in Yelewata Village during an attack by terrorists believed to be Fulani militia, as reported by Amnesty International Nigeria.
  • Protests erupted in Benue State after the killings, with residents blocking highways and police using tear gas to disperse them, according to local journalist Linus Egwu.
  • Governor Hyacinth Alia announced the deployment of tactical security teams to Benue State to improve safety.
  • Amnesty International Nigeria condemned the violence, urging the authorities to act and ensure justice for the victims.
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More than 200 Christians, including women and children, were recently slaughtered in Nigeria's Benue state by groups armed with machetes, human rights organizations reported this week. The news has also reached the Pope.

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Open Doors Deutschland e.V. [Newsroom]Kelkheim (ots) - In the run-up to today's World Refugee Day, at least 218 people were killed in a series of violent attacks on mostly Christian villages in the federal state of Benue. A large part of the victims are ... Continue reading here...Original content of: Open Doors Deutschland e.V., transmitted by news aktuell

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genocidewatch broke the news on Friday, June 13, 2025.
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