Nigeria: Images Raise Concern over Baga 'Cover-Up'
Despite claims from officials that reports of the Baga incident are highly exaggerated, satellite photos have revealed the loss of civilian lives and damage to property, according to Human Rights Watch.
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Nigeria:
Baga Killings - Police Deny Indicting JTF
This Day, 6 July 2013
The police high command has refuted recent media reports credited to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) which claimed that a report issued by the Force indicted the JTF on… Read more »
Baga, Nigeria
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Nigeria:
We Have Proof of Baga Atrocities, Says NHRC
This Day, 8 July 2013
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the weekend put up a spirited defence of its report on the April killings in Baga, Borno State, whose integrity has come under attack… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Police Did Not Indict JTF On Baga Killings - Spokesperson
Premium Times, 5 July 2013
The Nigeria Police on Friday refuted claims made in a recent National Human Rights Commission report that it indicted the Joint Task Force, JTF, on Baga killings. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Satellite, Witness Accounts Raise Concerns of Cover-Up After Baga Raid
HRW, 1 May 2013
Satellite images reveal massive destruction of civilian property from a military raid on April 16 and 17, 2013, in the northern Nigerian town of Baga, undermining the military's… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Presidency - Only 36 Killed in Baga Crisis
Daily Trust, 1 May 2013
The Presidency yesterday unveiled preliminary reports of the Defence Headquarters and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on the Baga violence, saying only 36 people… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria's Human Rights Body Launches Broad Inquiry Into Baga Massacre
Premium Times, 30 April 2013
A sweeping and independent investigation by Nigeria's human rights commision is underway into last week's deaths in Baga community of Borno state where several residents were… Read more »
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Nigeria:
NHRC Wants Probe of Baga Massacre
Daily Trust, 1 May 2013
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern over the killings of over 200 civilians including women and children in Baga, Borno State and called on the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Baga - 642 Displaces Persons in NEMA Camp
Daily Trust, 30 April 2013
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has 642 persons in its camp following their return from the bush after being displaced by the recent crisis in Baga, Kukawa Local… Read more »
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Nigeria:
NHRC to Investigate Baga Fatalities
Vanguard, 30 April 2013
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, is to undertake an independent assessment of the incident in Baga, Borno State, between alleged insurgents and personnel of the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Baga Massacre - I Counted 228 Graves, 4,000 Destroyed Houses - Senator
Daily Trust, 28 April 2013
Senator Maina Maaji, who represents Borno North Senatorial District in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, has alleged that he counted 228 graves and over 4,000 destroyed… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Task Force's Special Bullets Blamed for Deadly Raids
Premium Times, 29 April 2013
The JTF uses a special bullet that explode on impact with targets. Read more »
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Nigeria:
No Mass Graves in Baga, Nigeria Defence Headquarters Says in Report
Premium Times, 29 April 2013
After visiting Baga and interacting with residents of the communities, senior officials of the Nigerian military say the reports of mass graves in Baga are false. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Urges Nigerian Police Officers to Respect Human Rights
Premium Times, 29 April 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday urged officers of the Nigerian Police Force to be mindful of the rights of citizens while doing their job. Read more »
InFocus
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The Nigerian military is releasing multiple but conflicting statistics on the Baga bloodshed as the senate sets up a committee to investigate the mayhem. Read more »
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President Goodluck Jonathan has assured citizens that the government will assist in rebuilding Baga, the Borno State town devastated by the killing of approximately 190 civilians ... Read more »