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    Live Ammunition Fired at Shiite Protesters in Abuja as they Demand Release of Leader, El Zakzaky

    • Date of Occurrence
      July 22, 2019
    • State/Country
      Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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    The protest by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, which began from NITEL junction at Wuse 2, was disrupted by armed policemen who had cordoned off the road leading to the National Assembly and Three Arms Zone.

    Live ammunition was fired at the protesters as they advanced toward the Eagle Square leading to commotion and pandemonium in the area.

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    • Date of Occurrence

      2019-07-22

    • State/Country

      Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

    • Perpetrator

      The Police

    • Source

      http://saharareporters.com/2019/07/22/breaking-many-injured-police-clash-shiites-abuja-channelstv-reporter-shot

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    • North Central
    Rights & Freedom Violated
    • Right to Freedom of Association & Assembly
    Mode of Attacks
    • Physical Attacks
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