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Nigeria police tear-gas protesters over deaths of 37 miners in custody

Nigerian police fired tear gas at protesters angered by the deaths of 37 miners in custody. The civil defence corps attributes the deaths to a suspected disease outbreak, while survivors claim suffocation, leaving the cause disputed. The incident highlights state accountability issues and could fuel broader unrest.

The Hinduabout 4 hours agoNGengCredibility 23%View source

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