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Why do civilians often die in Nigerian military strikes that target rebels?
The Nigerian military has mistakenly killed hundreds of civilians in airstrikes targeting armed groups in the nation’s conflict-battered north over the years.
Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'
At least 16 civilians in Nigeria's north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs. Residents told local media the victims were members of local vigilante groups and civilians defending themselves from armed gangs notorious for kidnapping people for ransom.
Zamfara airstrikes: Nigerian military to take action as over 10 civilians die in accidental bombing
NAF has launched an investigation into reports that over 16 civilians and vigilantes were accidentally killed during airstrikes in Zamfara last weekend.
Tragic Misfire: Nigerian Airstrike Hits Civilians Instead of Rebels
A Nigerian military airstrike mistakenly hit civilians in Zamfara state targeting rebels. Community security members were killed, believing them to be fleeing bandits. The incident marks the third misfire in over a year.
Nigerian military pilot mistakes self-defence force for criminal gang, kills 16 in airstrike
The incident is the second deadly military airstrike to hit civilians in less than a month. On December 25, an airstrike targeting jihadists killed civilians in two villages in neighbouring Sokoto sta
Nigeria: Civilians 'mistakenly' killed in military airstrike
The airforce has promised an investigation into the strike in Zamfara state. However, rights groups have criticized this type of investigation for a lack of transparency.
Nigeria military airstrike in Zamfara kills by 'mistake' over 15 civilians
The Nigerian Air Force has launched an investigation into the incident. This is the third such incident reported in over a year in the country
Nigeria's Air Force Investigates Civilian Deaths After Air Strike
Nigeria's air force said it was investigating reports of civilian casualties during a weekend air strike that targeted armed gangs in the northwest, the latest military operation where innocent people may have been accidentally killed.
Nigeria: 16 die in military airstrike ‘mistake’
The Nigerian military has killed at least 16 civilians in the country’s north-western Zamfara State after mistaking them for criminal gangs, BBC reported Monday. The residents, who were killed in a military air strike,
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Another Erroneous Airstrike Claims Lives in Nigeria
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