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Nigerian Military Denies Civilian Casualties in Zamfara Airstrike

The Nigerian military's Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied claims of civilian casualties following an airstrike in Zamfara, stating there is no evidence to support such allegations. This comes as the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) demands explanations regarding the reported civilian deaths.

13 May, 16:32 — 14 May, 12:01
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Premium TimesMostly Factual1d ago

NHRC demands explanations over civilian casualties in recent Nigerian military airstrikes

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, described the repeated reports of civilian casualties from aerial bombardments as “deeply troubling and incompatible with established human rights and humanitarian law standards.” The post NHRC demands explanations over civilian casualties in recent Nigerian military airstrikes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Yakubu Mohammed

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punch-ngMostly Factual1d ago

DHQ rejects civilian casualty claims in Zamfara strike

Nigeria’s Defence HQ refutes claims of civilian casualties in a recent Zamfara airstrike, stating the operation successfully targeted terrorist leaders. Read More: https://punchng.com/dhq-rejects-civilian-casualty-claims-in-zamfara-strike/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed2d ago

DHQ denies civilian casualties in Zamfara air strike

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports alleging that civilians were killed during a recent military air strike on Tumfa market in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The post DHQ denies civilian casualties in Zamfara air strike appeared first on Vanguard News.

By olufemiajasa

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myjoyonlineMixed2d ago

Nigeria military says no evidence of civilian casualties from Zamfara market airstrike

Nigeria's military said on Wednesday that there has been no evidence of ​civilian casualties from an airstrike on militants ‌in the northwest Zamfara state this month

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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