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Nigeria market strike kills 200

Nigeria market strike kills 200

The devastating strike on the border of Borno and Yobe states is the latest incident in which Nigerian military operations have resulted in high civilian casualties.

Hospitals in the region are overwhelmed with the wounded, and rights groups have called for an immediate investigation into the 'misfire.' Such incidents have become increasingly common as the military conducts air raids against armed groups in forest enclaves.

The tragedy has deepened the security crisis in northeastern Nigeria and sparked international concern over the protection of non-combatants.

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Nigeria
Sovereign state in West Africa
Boko Haram
Nigerian jihadist terrorist organization
Nigerian Air Force
Air warfare branch of Nigeria's military
Jillian
Female given name