US EditionNigeria: Maiduguri Bombings Show New Threat to Civilians
The bombings targeted busy public sites and highlight ongoing Boko Haram violence; 23 killed and 108 injured in attacks described as potential war crimes, Human Rights Watch said.
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Rights group raises concerns about bombs targeting civilians in Nigeria
Human Rights Watch (HRW) expressed concern on Thursday about the resurgence of violent attacks against civilians in Nigeria following recent bombings in the city of Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, urging Nigerian authorities to strengthen civilian protection. Nigeria researcher at HRW, Anietie Ewang, alerted to the escalating violence, stating: These latest attacks show that civilians in northeastern Nigeria remain dangerously exposed to deadl…
HRW: Maiduguri bombings show new threat to civilians
Ensure Civilian Protection, Investigate Attacks, Support Victims Deadly bombings in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in Nigeria, have heightened concerns about the resurgence of violent attacks by Boko Haram and a growing risk to civilians in the region, Human Rights Watch said today. In the aftermath of this apparent war crime, Nigerian authorities should urgently … The post HRW: Maiduguri bombings show new threat to civilians appeared fir…
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