Amnesty: At Least 10,000 Killed by Military and Boko Haram in Nigerias North-East Conflict

Human rights group Amnesty International reports that at least 10,000 people have died in military custody since the Boko Haram conflict in North-east Nigeria began. The group also accuses Boko Haram of committing war crimes during the same period.

Human rights group Amnesty International has released a report alleging widespread war crimes committed by both the military and Boko Haram during the ongoing conflict in North-East Nigeria. According to the organization, at least 10,000 people have died in military custody since the conflict began, highlighting a disturbing pattern of human rights abuses. The report also accused Boko Haram of numerous atrocities, including killing civilians, but notably places the majority of blame on the Nigerian military's actions, with Amnesty calling for investigations into these incidents.