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Amnesty International says 21 killed in Nigeria protests

Hundreds of Nigerians took to the streets to protest against the soaring cost of living and fuel prices. [Getty Images]

Amnesty International has accused Nigerian security forces of killing at least 21 protesters during a week of rallies against economic hardship, the national head of the rights group told AFP on Wednesday.

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