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Nigeria Convicts 653 Terrorism Suspects in Latest Phase of Mass Trials

Nigeria Convicts 653 Terrorism Suspects in Latest Phase of Mass Trials

Nigeria’s attorney general said 653 of 1,060 terrorism suspects were convicted in the 11th phase of mass trials at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the largest tally to date. The announcement comes amid allegations of enforced disappearances and secret detentions linked to counter-terrorism operations.

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653 Terrorism Suspects Convicted In Nigeria’s Ongoing Mass Trial, Says Attorney-General Fagbemi