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| Title | More than 60 killed in Nigeria attacks |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Publication Date | 5 November 2011 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, More than 60 killed in Nigeria attacks, 5 November 2011, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4ec5044ea.html [accessed 4 June 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
More than 60 killed in Nigeria attacks
November 05, 2011
Officials say more than 60 people have been killed and scores of others injured in a wave of bombings and shootings carried out in northeast Nigeria overnight.
The attacks centered around Damaturu, the capital of Yobe state.
Witnesses said the bombs hit several targets, including churches and a police headquarters.
The Muslim sect known as Boko Haram claimed responsibility for the attacks.
The radical group has previously staged targeted assassinations and bombings around Nigeria's north.
compiled from agency reports
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
Topics: Terrorism,
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