"War crimes": Amnesty International uncovers how many Nigerians died in military…

• Amnesty International has accused the Nigerian military of over 10,000 deaths in custody since the Boko Haram insurgency began
• The organization claims these abuses, including civilian attacks, and extrajudicial executions, among others were systematic and targeted civilians
• Amnestys report also condemns Boko Haram for atrocities such as mass killings, abductions, and attacks on schools

Amnesty International raises concerns on alleged atrocities by the Nigerian military
Photo credit: @amnesty/@HQNigerianArmySource: TwitterThe Nigerian military has frequently treated anyone from areas controlled by Boko Haram as suspected members of the group, Sanusi remarked. Allegations of systematic abuse The evidence shows that these abuses were systematic and targeted civilians, he added. Amnesty Internation speak against Boko Haram atrocities Boko Haram has carried out widespread abductions, particularly of girls and young women, and has attacked schools to prevent what it deems Western education, the report stated. Amnesty International reacts to Sokoto killings

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