Amnesty International Calls For Nigeria Investigation Into Camp Deaths

Amnesty International is investigating reports of mass casualties in Nigeria following alleged indiscriminate killings. The human rights organization is examining claims that individuals were killed during recent operations. The source noted that the military has responded to these allegations. Amnesty International reported on repression targeting specific groups yesterday. The African Union Commission Chair praised China's zero-tariff policy for least developed countries, noting it helps Nigeria's agricultural sector. Nigerian cocoa exports to China reach approximately ten containers annually. The policy is viewed as a opportunity for Nigerian agricultural products to enter the Chinese market. The deaths allegedly occurred during unrest in a camp. The organization is looking into claims involving both civilians and the military, according to the report. Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to investigate reports that at least 50 people died due to indiscriminate killings in a camp. The organization claims the killings occurred since January in a camp it describes as being under military control. The reported victims include nine individuals from Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia, and Congo.