Nigeria: at least 100 civilians killed in military air strike

A Nigerian air force strike kills at least 100 civilians in the northeast, allegedly targeting jihadists according to the military.

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Amnesty International confirms more than 100 deaths in the bombing of a market in a village.

Authorities acknowledge a mishap without providing exact official figures.

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