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Dozens Killed in Violence in Northern Nigeria - 27 Jul 09
By: aljazeeraenglish
Posted: Jul 29 09
Witnessed: 1225 veces
Regions: Nigeria
Issues: Armed conflict, Religion, Violence
Tags: killings
Deadly clashes have erupted between members of a Muslim group and police officers in the north of Nigeria.
The group Boko Haram, which wants to impose sharia (Islamic law) across the country, has attacked police stations and churches.
Al Jazeera's Roza Ibrahimova reports on the unrest which is spreading across the northern provinces.
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