Lagos, Nigeria — Nigeria witnessed a resurgence of
sectarian violence this weekend, as clashes between Christians
and Moslems in the northern state of Gombe claimed 10 lives and
destroyed several properties.
Government officials said the violence started Thursday
after Christian youths protesting against the planned
introduction of the Islamic legal code, Sharia, in the state
clashed with rival Moslem youths.
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