Sunday, April 21, 2013

Civilians Killed in Battle in Nigeria

In Baga, Nigeria insurgents fired rocket propelled grenades and soldiers sprayed machine guns in a fishing community full of civilians killing at least 185 people. The battle is between Nigerian military and Islamic extremists. The entire battle last from Friday until Sunday when government officials came in to find houses and cars burning. Northern Nigeria is predominantly Muslim and the Boko Haram extremists that live there are attacking Nigerian military soldiers.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/22/world/africa/civilians-are-killed-in-nigerian-battle.html?ref=africa&_r=0

Jessica Connor

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