US EditionJournalists covering Nigeria protests dodge bullets as police arrest nearly 700 people
- Nigerian security forces shot at journalists and protesters during demonstrations against the country’s economic crisis in Abuja, according to The Associated Press.
- At least 50 journalists and nearly 700 protesters have been arrested, with nine officers injured during the protests, stated Amnesty International Nigeria and the Nigerian police.
- Reporters Without Borders ranks Nigeria 112th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index, highlighting risks faced by journalists in the field.
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Nigerians protest high cost of living as police arrest nearly 700
Nigerian security forces on Saturday fired bullets and teargas at several journalists and protesters during demonstrations against the country’s economic crisis in the capital city, Abuja, according to journalists at the scene.
Journalists attacked with bullets and tear gas. At Least 50 Journalists Covering Nigeria Protests Arrested
Nigerian security forces fired bullets and tear gas at protesters and journalists during demonstrations against the economic crisis in the country's capital, Abuja, according to journalists on the scene and video footage analyzed by the Associated Press.
Journalists covering Nigeria protests dodge bullets as police arrest nearly 700 people
Nigerian security forces were firing bullet rounds and teargas at several journalists and protesters during demonstrations against the country’s economic crisis on Saturday, according to the journalists and videos of the incident reviewed by The Associ...
In Nigeria, police say they arrested nearly 700 people during protests, Amnesty International calls for their release
Nigeria is going through a serious economic crisis, following reforms put in place by President Bola Tinubu, which have led to protests across the country against the high cost of living.
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