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Nigeria Village Massacre: 160 Dead, Land Dispute Fuels Crisis

Nigeria Village Massacre: 160 Dead, Land Dispute Fuels Crisis

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At least 160 people were killed in a massacre in the Nigerian village of Yelwata, sparking outrage globally. The attack, one of the deadliest in recent memory, targeted a Christian farming community in Benue state, a region plagued by escalating farmer-herder conflict. Survivors recount horrific details of the assault, blaming armed herders and alleging government complicity due to a lack of security response. The incident highlights Nigeria's deepening crisis, fueled by land disputes, climate change, and the breakdown of traditional conflict resolution, leading to displacement and accusations of religious persecution.

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