Families of 37 Miners Who Died in Nigerian Detention Demand Justice
The government has appointed an independent commission to investigate the deaths of the gold miners in Minna, according to France 24.
In Nigeria, the families of 37 artisanal gold miners who died in detention in Minna, in the center of the country, are demanding explanations and justice, according to France 24.
The Nigerian government has named an independent commission to lead an investigation into the deaths, the broadcaster reported.
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- Au Nigeria, les familles des 37 mineurs morts à Minna, dans le centre du pays, réclament justice — France 24 — Français
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