Nigeria market strike kills 200

A catastrophic military error in northeastern Nigeria has left a community in shock after an airstrike devastated a crowded market.

Local hospitals report that the majority of the victims were civilians, including women and children, who were caught in the blast while trading.

This is the latest in a series of deadly misfires by the Nigerian military during its long-running campaign against Islamist militants.

Human rights groups have condemned the incident and are calling for a transparent inquiry and greater protection for non-combatants in conflict zones.