Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 19, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics

Nigerian security forces opened fire on protesters angry over the deaths of 37 miners who died in detention this week after a paramilitary agency raided a suspected illegal mine. The protesters were demanding justice for these tragic deaths, leading to an escalation of violence during the demonstrations.
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