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Nigeria:
Huriwa Seeks Better Relations Between Army, Civilians After Military/Shiites Clash
Guardian, 23 December 2015
A pro-democracy and Non-Governmental Organisation, Human Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has canvassed for better relations between the civil society and the military. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari, the Army, Ethnic and Religious Militias
Vanguard, 23 December 2015
It is not a plus for his democratic credentials, that President Muhammadu Buhari has not thought it fit to comment on the issue, weeks after personnel of the Nigeria Police were… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Soldiers, Shiites' Clashes
Premium Times, 23 December 2015
If we are today saying that successive governments in Nigeria have failed the people, so also are our so-called religious leaders. They have also failed us since they appear to be… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zaria Massacre - Witnesses Tell of 300 Killed, Buried by Soldiers
Premium Times, 23 December 2015
The killing of hundreds of Shia Muslim members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), by Nigerian army soldiers from December 12 to 14, 2015, appears to have been wholly… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army Attack On Shia Unjustified
HRW, 22 December 2015
The killing of hundreds of Shia Muslim members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), by Nigerian army soldiers from December 12 to 14, 2015, appears to have been wholly… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army Chief Buratai - How I Escaped Shi'ite Members' Attack
This Day, 15 December 2015
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, Monday gave his own account of how he escaped death at the hands of suspected members of the Shi'ite Islamic sect, whom he… Read more »
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Nigeria:
At Least 60 Killed, 28 Injured in Shi'ites, Army Clash in Zaria - Hospital
Premium Times, 15 December 2015
Authorities at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, have said 60 bodies were brought to the facility after members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria and troops of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
El Zakzaky, the Coming Boko Haram, and the National Question
Premium Times, 15 December 2015
For interpreters of Nigerian affairs, scholars, members of the middle class-both progressive and conservative-who might have missed the point on Boko Haram, IPOB Biafra secession,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Shi'ite, Army Showdown - Zakzaky, Wife, Others Still Alive - Army
Leadership, 15 December 2015
Contrary to the widespread report that the of the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as Shi'ite group, Sayyid Ibraheem El-Zakzakky, and his wife and son may have… Read more »
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Nigeria:
How We Killed Shi'ite Members, Arrested El-Zakzaky, Wife - Nigerian Army
Premium Times, 15 December 2015
The Shi'ite leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, is safe and in protective custody in a very secured facility, his wife is safe and also in protective custody, the General Officer… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Islamic Movement Accuses Army of Killing 1,000 Members
This Day, 14 December 2015
The Shiite Islamic sect, also known as the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, on Monday alleged that about 1000 of their members have been killed by soldiers in Zaria, Kaduna state,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Islamic Movement Accuses Army of Refusing to Release Corpses of Their Members
This Day, 14 December 2015
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, on Monday accused the armyof refusing to hand over corpses of their members killed by soldiers in Zaria for burial. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Shiite - Emir of Kano Tasks Religious Organisations On Peaceful Coexistence
This Day, 14 December 2015
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, has described the incident at Zaria as very unfortunate. Read more »
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Nigeria:
How I Escaped Assassination Attempt - Buratai
Daily Trust, 14 December 2015
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai Monday said he escaped the Shiite attack on his convoy by the will of God. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buratai - How I Escaped Shi'ite Sect Members' Attack
This Day, 14 December 2015
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, has given his own account of how he escaped death at the hands of suspected members of the Shi'ite Islamic sect who, he… Read more »
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Nigeria:
We Applied Minimum Force On Shiite Members, Says Army
This Day, 14 December 2015
Following the clash between the Nigerian Army and the Shiite movement during a procession on Saturday and the subsequent alleged arrest of the spiritual leader of the Islamic… Read more »
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Nigeria:
The Shiites VS Brutal Buratai
Premium Times, 14 December 2015
... if the soldiers are really defending Nigerian citizens, they should have come to our aid when Shiites blocked the Kano-Zaria road during the annual Yaum Arba'in procession. The… Read more »
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Nigeria:
We Are Not Against the Shiite Muslim Sect - Army
Daily Trust, 15 December 2015
The Nigerian Army yesterday submitted a letter of complaint against the Shiite sect to the National Human Rights Commission ( NHRC ) in Abuja for an attack on the Chief of Army… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army Claims Arrest of Islamic Movement Leader Zakzaky, Wife
Daily Trust, 15 December 2015
The Nigerian Army yesterday confirmed it had arrested, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria and his wife. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army Evacuates Dead Shiite Muslims After Clashes
Vanguard, 14 December 2015
Troops on Monday evacuated the bodies of Shiite Muslims killed in two days of clashes with the army in northern Zaria, home base of the pro-Iranian group, its spokesman and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zaria Killings - Buhari, Nigerian Govt Keep Mum Days After Deadly Attacks
Premium Times, 14 December 2015
More than 48 hours after a deadly encounter between troops of the Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria led to several deaths in Zaria, Kaduna State, the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zaria Killings - Governor El-Rufa'i Visits Troubled City, Sues for Peace
Premium Times, 14 December 2015
Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has visited the city of Zaria, where a clash between soldiers and members of the Shiites sect left several people dead. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Why We Attacked Sect - Nigerian Army
Leadership, 14 December 2015
Meanwhile the Nigerian Army through its spokesman, Sani Usman, has described the incident as 'most unfortunate' but blamed the sect for blocking roads meant for the public, thus… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Soldiers Were Brutally Merciless in Killing Our Members - Shi'ite Group
Leadership, 14 December 2015
The Shi'ite group told our correspondent yesterday that the killings were so brutal at Gyallesu that even those injured in the shooting were identified and mercilessly killed in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zaria Killings - NSCIA Warns Nigerian Govt, Military Against Creating Another Boko Haram Insurgency
Premium Times, 14 December 2015
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has warned the Nigerian military authorities against plunging the country into another Boko Haram-like insurgency with the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
More Report On Military, Shiite Muslims Clash in Kaduna
Vanguard, 14 December 2015
Deadly clashes erupted between the military and Shiite Muslims in Zaria, northern Nigeria, which also left the group's headquarters and the home of its leader destroyed, witnesses… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zaria Violence - the Govt Has Declared War On Us -Shi'ites
Daily Trust, 13 December 2015
The Islamic movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites have alleged that the government is in an all out war with its members following the siege the military laid on the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Iran Calls Nigeria to Stop Crackdown On Shiites
Vanguard, 14 December 2015
Following last Saturday's violent clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Muslim sect, Shiite, in Zaria, Kaduna State, Iran has called on Nigerian authorities to respect… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Scores Feared Killed in Fresh Shiites, Soldiers Clash
Guardian, 14 December 2015
Scores of lives were suspected to have been lost in Zaria, Kaduna State yesterday when members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as Shiites, again clashed with armed… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army - Shiite Activities Must Stop
Daily Trust, 14 December 2015
Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman yesterday said the activities of the Shiite Sect in Zaria cannot be tolerated and must stop. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army, Shi'ite Showdown - Army Arrests Sheikh Zakzaky, Kills Wife, Son, Mahmud Turi
Leadership, 14 December 2015
The ongoing clash between the Nigeria Army and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the Shi'ite movement, took a more dangerous dimension as soldiers yesterday… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zakzaky's Deputy, Wife Killed
Daily Trust, 14 December 2015
Wife of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Zeenatudeen Ibraheem and his deputy, Muhammad Mahmud Turi were among those killed yesterday when soldiers invaded the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army Warns Shiite, Other Groups Against Disruption of Law and Order
This Day, 13 December 2015
The Nigerian Army has, against the backdrop of the deadly confrontation with Shiite Islamic sect in Zaria on Saturday that left some people dead, warned the religious movement and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Heavy Gunfire in Zaria As Troops Surround Zakzaky's Residence
Leadership, 13 December 2015
Heavy fighting broke out late Saturday night into the early hours of Sunday, between men of the Nigerian army and members of the Islamic movement of Nigeria also known as Shiite,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army Chief Escapes Assassination, As Soldiers, Shiites Clash in Zaria
Guardian, 13 December 2015
There was pandemonium in Zaria, Kaduna State, yesterday, as members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, otherwise known as Shiites, clashed with soldiers in the convoy of the Chief… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Controversy Over Soldiers Clash With Zakzaky's Followers
Vanguard, 13 December 2015
Nigerian Army yesterday confirmed it had a violent encounter with members of the Shiite Islamic faith, in which the sect claimed that seven of its members were feared killed and 20… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Scores Die in Army, Shi'ite Clash in Zaria
Daily Trust, 13 December 2015
Many people were feared dead yesterday in an encounter between the Army and Shi'ite members in Zaria, Kaduna state over access to the city's PZ-Samaru Road. Although there were… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zakzaky's Son, Wife, Other Shiite Leaders Killed
Vanguard, 14 December 2015
No fewer than 20 members of the Shi'ite sect were killed, yesterday, as the military cracked down on the sect for blocking the highways during their public procession in Zaria,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai Escapes Being Killed By Shiite Sect in Zaria
Leadership, 12 December 2015
An attempt to assassinate the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai yesterday in Zaria was averted by his security details when his convoy was attacked by the Shiite sect, the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Why We Attacked Zakzaky, Other Shiite Members - Nigerian Army
Premium Times, 13 December 2015
The Nigerian Army on Saturday stated its reason for attacking members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zaria - Kano Shi'ite Leader, Spokesman Killed
Daily Trust, 13 December 2015
The leader of Shi'ite sect members in Kano state Muhammad Turi and the sect's national spokesman Ibrahim Usman have been confirmed killed. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zakzaky's Son, Wife Among Hundreds of Our Members Killed By Nigerian Army, Shiite Group Says
Premium Times, 13 December 2015
Zeenat, the wife of the leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Ibrahim Zakzaky, and Aliy, Mr. Zakzaky's son, were among the scores of people killed during a siege on the sect's… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zaria Clash - Killing of Shiite Members By Army, Dangerous - Fani-Kayode
Vanguard, 13 December 2015
Erstwhile Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned the alleged killings of some members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria, during a clash between the Nigerian Army and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
20 Feared Dead As Army Cracks Down on Sect
Premium Times, 13 December 2015
The leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, a Shi'te Islamic group in Nigeria, Ibrahim Elzakzaky, has been arrested by Nigerian troops, following a siege on his Zaria residence,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zaria Violence - Kano Shi'ite Leader, Spokesman Killed
Daily Trust, 13 December 2015
The leader of Shi'ite sect members in Kano state Muhammad Turi and the sect's national spokesman Ibrahim Usman have been confirmed killed. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army Chief Escapes Assassination Bid
This Day, 13 December 2015
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Saturday escaped an attempt on his life when members of the Shiite Islamic Sect attacked his convoy in Zaria, Kaduna State. The… Read more »
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Nigeria:
20 Feared Killed As Nigerian Troops Arrest Shi'te Leader, Elzakzaky
Premium Times, 13 December 2015
The leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, a group propagating the spread of Shi'te Islam in Nigeria, Ibrahim Elzakzaky, has been arrested by Nigerian troops, following a siege… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zaria Violent Clash - Army, Shiite Sect Trade Blames
Vanguard, 12 December 2015
Following Saturday's violent clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Muslim sect, Shiite, in Zaria, Kaduna State, there has been war of words over who instigated the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army, Shiites in War of Words After Deadly Zaria Attack
Premium Times, 12 December 2015
The Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria Saturday have accused each other of instigating attacks that led to the dead of members of the movement on… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Pandemonium in Zaria As Shi'ites, Darika, Army Clash
Daily Trust, 12 December 2015
There was pandemonium this afternoon in Zaria resulting from clashes between Shi'ites, Darika and the Nigerian Army. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kaduna Boils - Many Feared Dead As Shiites, Military Clash in Zaria
Premium Times, 12 December 2015
Several persons are feared dead after soldiers reportedly opened fire on members of the Islamic movement of Nigeria in their Husainiyya base in Zaria, Kaduna state. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buratai Escapes Assassination Attempt in Kaduna, As Soldiers, Shiites Clash
Vanguard, 12 December 2015
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Saturday, escaped assassination attempt, as members of the Muslim sect, Shiites allegedly attacked his convoy in Zaria, Kaduna… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kaduna Boils: Many Feared Dead As Shiites, Military Clash Again
Premium Times, 12 December 2015
Several persons are feared dead after soldiers reportedly opened fire on members of the Islamic movement of Nigeria in their Husainiyya base in Zaria, Kaduna state. Read more »