Zamfara State

A northern state in Nigeria

Zamfara is a state in northwestern Nigeria. The capital of Zamfara state is Gusau and its current governor is Dauda Lawal. Until 1996, the area was part of Sokoto State.

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Amnesty: 100 killed in airstrike

Amnesty International accuses the Nigerian military of killing 100 civilians in an airstrike on a market in Zamfara state.

Nigerian airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market, Amnesty International claims ABC News — May 12, 15:46 PM
Amnesty Accuses Nigerian Military of Bombing Another Market The New York Times — May 12, 13:16 PM
At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, Amnesty says The Straits Times — May 12, 08:46 AM
Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims The Independent — May 12, 17:07 PM
At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, Amnesty says - Reuters Reuters — May 12, 08:48 AM
Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims CTV News — May 12, 16:00 PM
Rights group claims Nigerian airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market Associated Press — May 12, 15:09 PM