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Amnesty censures Nigeria army massacre of Shia Muslims

Friday, 22 April 2016 1:42 PM [ Last Update: Friday, 22 April 2016 1:42 PM ]

This file photo shows Shia Muslims rallying in Nigeria to demand release of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky. (Photo by AP)

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