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Hundreds of villagers killed
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Hundreds of villagers killed, lawmaker says
From Journal Sentinel wire reports
Saturday, October 27, 2001
Makurdi, Nigeria -- A Nigerian lawmaker said Friday that more than
300 civilians had been killed in seven villages in eastern Nigeria
this week by government troops.
House member Gabriel Suswam called for an international
investigation to examine what caused the killings and determine how
they were allowed to take place. Suswam represents several of ...
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