Reuters: Amnesty says Nigerian military responsible for deaths of 8,000 prisoners
More than 8,000 people have died while being detained by Nigeria's armed forces during the campaign against militant Islamist group Boko Haram, Amnesty International said on Wednesday, allegations the military denied.
The group said many of the prisoners were executed and others died due to starvation, overcrowding, torture and denial of medical assistance.
Boko Haram's six-year insurgency has killed thousands and left 1.5 million people displaced. The group wants to establish an Islamic caliphate in the northeast of Africa's biggest economy and top oil exporter.
More News On Nigeria's War Against Boko Haram
Nigeria's army behind countless acts of torture and 8,000 deaths, Amnesty says -- The Guardian
Nigerian military behind deaths of 8,000 prisoners, says Amnesty -- The Telegraph
Abuses by Nigeria's Military Found to Be Rampant in War Against Boko Haram -- NYT
Nigerian military should be probed for war crimes: Amnesty International -- Bloomberg
Nigeria military rejects Amnesty war crimes report -- News24
Bomb kills two and injures 33 in Nigeria's Maiduguri -- Reuters
Bomb Blast Rocks Northeast Nigerian City of Maiduguri -- AP
Nigeria to step up military role in Boko Haram fight - Buhari -- News24
Nigeria seeks help from neighbours in Boko Haram fight -- AFP
Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari visits Niger to discuss Boko Haram -- BBC
New Nigeria Leadership Could Lead to Greater US Role in Boko Haram Fight -- VOA
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