Nigerian security forces fire on protesters over deaths of detained miners
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At least 37 suspected illegal goldminers, many of whom were children, died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) following a raid on suspected illegal gold mines in the city of Minna, according to The Guardian World. Survivors from the prison cell where the deaths occurred described a scene of panic and difficulty breathing. The incident has sparked protests, with police responding by firing teargas and imposing an overnight curfew, as reported by The Guardian World. Al Jazeera English confirmed that Nigerian security forces have opened fire on protesters who gathered in response to the deaths. The victims were found dead on Thursday in NSCDC cells, following the raid in the mineral-rich state of Niger. The situation remains tense, with ongoing demonstrations and concerns over the treatment of detainees.
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