Conflict● ElevatedSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 11:04 AM
Nigeria: Protests erupt over deaths of 37 miners in custody
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa
Dozens of suspects accused of illegal mining were found dead in custody in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. Officials blame disease, while reports cite overcrowding and poor ventilation.
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