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Protests erupt in Nigeria after 37 miners die in police custody

Headline from Hawaiitribune Herald

KANO, Nigeria — Thirty-seven people working in an illegal mine in Nigeria died in the authorities’ custody days after being detained, officials said, igniting angry protests Friday as survivors described being packed in an overcrowded cell with little air.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters gathering over the deaths of 37 miners in custody (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Police in Nigeria have fired tear gas at protesters demanding justice for 37 miners who died in custody

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Nigeria: Protests erupt over deaths of 37 miners in custody (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    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.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Government has promised to fully investigate after 37 miners died while being held in police custody in Niger State.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Nigerian police use tear gas during protests over the deaths in custody of 37 miners (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Police in Nigeria have used tear gas against protesters demanding justice for 37 miners who died in custody

  5. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Protests erupt in Nigeria after 37 miners die in police custody (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    KANO, Nigeria — Thirty-seven people working in an illegal mine in Nigeria died in the authorities’ custody days after being detained, officials said, igniting angry protests Friday as survivors described being packed in an overcrowded cell with little air.

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