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'Came to kill': survivor recalls Nigeria protest shooting at Lekki Toll Gate
The bloodshed was watched live on social media by tens of thousands of internet users and Amnesty International said security forces gunned down at least 10...
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Nigeria looting hits capital
Lines of residents could be seen carrying away sacks of supplies meant for distribution during coronavirus lockdowns as authorities struggled to halt the pillaging.
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69 people died since start of Nigerian protests, President Buhari confirms
The demonstrations - which were sparked by calls to disband the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars) -rocked the country for more than two weeks.
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#EndSARS: Why Nigerians across the world are protesting
As the #EndSARS protests continued for a second week, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari called on demonstrators to stand down. Here is everything you need to know about the protests.
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Police patrol Nigeria's Lagos after president warns protesters
President Muhammadu Buhari warned demonstrators in a televised address on Thursday not to "undermine national security" as he called for an end to widespread protests gripping Africa's most populous country.
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US condemns 'excessive' use of force by military in Nigeria
Amnesty International says at least 38 people, including 12 in the capital Lagos, were killed by the Nigerian army and police in a brutal crackdown on protesters Tuesday that drew international condemnation.
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Nigeria leader warns protesters against 'undermining national security'
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari appealed to those taking part in widespread demonstrations to 'resist the temptation of being used by some subversive elements to cause chaos'.
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Fresh unrest in Nigeria's Lagos after shooting of protesters
Gunfire was heard and smoke could be seen billowing from the detention facility in the upscale Ikoyi neighbourhood in central Lagos, an AFP journalist said.
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Unrest in Lagos after deadly Nigeria protest shooting
At least 12 people were killed by the Nigerian army and police in two locations in Lagos on Tuesday in a deadly crackdown on demonstrations, Amnesty International said.
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Nigeria unrest spreads after shooting of protesters
Witnesses said gunmen opened fire on a crowd of over 1,000 people on Tuesday evening to disperse them after a curfew was imposed to end spiralling protests over police brutality and deep-rooted social grievances.
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#EndSARS: Protesting Nigerians vow to stay at embassy until grievances addressed
They're angry about the widely criticised Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), which has been accused of harassment, torture and murders for years now.
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ANALYSIS: Why #EndSARS protests are different, and the lessons for Nigeria
Although the Nigerian government has announced the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, protesters have not let up. They are now calling for wider reforms.
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#EndSARS: Nigerian nationals living in SA take to streets of Pretoria
Nigerians have been demonstrating nationwide every day for nearly two weeks against the police unit that rights groups had for years accused of extortion, harassment, torture, and murders.
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Nigeria in shock after deadly shooting of protesters
Sporadic gunshots could be still be heard in Lagos on Wednesday morning, an AFP journalist said.
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Nigeria security forces 'kill' protesters after curfew imposed
Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu ordered the round-the-clock shutdown in the sprawling economic hub on Tuesday, claiming the protests had "degenerated into a monster" as violence flared in a string of cities.
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Curfew declared in Nigeria's Lagos as protests worsen
Protests that began 12 days ago over abuses by the police's loathed Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have spiralled dramatically.
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Nigerian youths stage fresh protests as tensions rise
Anger over abuses by the police's notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) erupted earlier this month in Africa's most populous nation and largest economy, forcing the government to scrap the unit.
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#EndSARS: Nigeria's young protesters demand real change
Thousands of young Nigerians are jamming the streets of megacity Lagos to protest against police violence and vent at a society they feel sidelines them.
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Nigerian army warns 'troublemakers' amid protests
Anger over abuses by the police's notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) erupted into widespread demonstrations earlier this month, forcing the government to scrap the unit.
