At least 100 dead in Nigeria after air force ‘misfire’ hits local market, sources say

theglobeandmail.com·Dyepkazah Shibayan And Haruna Umar
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Humanitarian Reporting

This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on a Nigerian Air Force strike that mistakenly hit a civilian market in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 people including children, according to Amnesty International and local sources. The article highlights the ongoing issue of military misfires in the region, provides accounts from survivors and officials, and notes that while the military targeted a suspected Boko Haram stronghold, civilians were inadvertently affected, underscoring concerns about intelligence and coordination shortcomings.

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