Nigeria election violence 'left more than 500 dead'

Nigerian civil rights groups say that over 500 people died during the recent elections when a Christian candidate Goodluck Jonathan defeated a northern Muslim candidate. Muslim activist became violent when the results became clear and started burning churches and staging riots. Of course, soon Muslims became targets of retaliation attacks. Thousands have fled their homes.

Experts think these riots can be more attributed to economic and social differences rather than religious ones.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13184298

Renee Hessing