martyrs

March 22, 2010

New martyrs in Nigeria

Second Wave of Attacks Near Jos, Nigeria Leaves 13 Christians Dead (Religion News Blog). The attacks are more political in nature: Christian politicians in Plateau state have blocked many Muslims from being legally recognized as citizens (CBSNews.com). Update: Steve has further analysis.

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March 11, 2010

Christians killed in Nigeria

Hundreds of (mostly ethnic Berom) Christians in 3 farming villages near Jos, Nigeria were killed by ethnic Fulani Muslims, and about 75 houses were burned. Multiple reports: BBC, ReliefWeb, NYT, CNN, Compass Direct, many more.

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