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Nigeria: Mutiny - Army Commutes Soldiers' Death Sentence to Imprisonment
Daily Trust, 19 December 2015
The Nigerian Army has commuted the dead sentences of 66 soldiers convicted over mutiny charges during counter terrorism operations in the north east to 10 years prison terms. Read more »
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Nigeria: 66 Soldiers On Death Row Saved
Vanguard, 20 December 2015
For the 66 soldiers sentenced to death for mutiny and other offences in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East, the good news is that they will no longer face… Read more »
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Nigeria: Military Commutes Death Penalty of 66 Soldiers to Jail Terms
Premium Times, 19 December 2015
The death sentences by firing squad passed on 66 soldiers in January and March 2015 by separate General Court Martials have been commuted to 10 years imprisonment each, the… Read more »