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April 25, 2011

Human Rights Groups Estimate 500 Killed, 65,000 Displaced in Nigeria 
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Nigerian human rights groups are estimating at least 500 people have
been killed in violence following last week's election of President
Goodluck Jonathan. More than 65,000 people have been displaced. Most of
the deaths occurred in northern states where supporters of defeated
presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, attacked churches, homes and
police stations, sparking reprisal attacks by supporters of Jonathan.



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