Historical Events tagged with "jos"
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Religious Violence Erupts in Jos, Nigeria
In Jos, Nigeria, severe clashes erupted between Muslim and Christian groups, leading to significant violence and loss of life. The conflict began over long-standing religious tensions and quickly escalated, resulting in at least 200 deaths. Many homes were destroyed, and thousands were displaced as a consequence of the violence. The Nigerian security forces struggled to control the situation, which highlighted the deep-rooted sectarian divisions in the region. Amnesty International reported on the brutal attacks and urged for intervention to prevent further escalation.
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