UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad air attacks
Summary
The United Nations human rights chief has asked for independent investigations into air attacks by Nigerian and Chadian forces that reportedly killed over 100 civilians in northern Nigeria. The Nigerian military denies evidence of these civilian deaths and says the strikes targeted armed groups.Key Facts
- Reports say air attacks by Nigerian and Chadian forces killed more than 100 civilians in northern Nigeria.
- Many victims included women and children, according to Amnesty International.
- The attacks targeted armed groups, including Boko Haram and related militants.
- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, called for independent investigations into these incidents.
- Chadian airstrikes also reportedly killed dozens of Nigerian fishermen on islands controlled by Boko Haram.
- The Nigerian military denies civilian casualties and says the attacks followed international humanitarian law.
- Military claims say the strikes hit confirmed militant gatherings based on intelligence.
- The situation involves ongoing conflict with armed groups in Nigeria’s northwest and northeast regions.
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