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400 Killed in Nigeria in Violent Clashes Over Disputed Election Results

400 Killed in Nigeria in Violent Clashes Over Disputed Election Results

In Nigeria, 400 people were killed last week in violent clashes over disputed election results in the central Nigerian city of Jos. Christian and Muslim protesters took to the streets Friday, killing people and burning down homes, mosques and churches over what they said were rigged election results. At least 7,000 people were forced to flee their homes. We speak with Nigerian human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore. [includes rush transcript]

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