Human rights groups have called on Nigerian authorities to end sectarian attacks that left at least 35 people dead in northern areas over the weekend. Amnesty International is among human rights groups condemning the recent attacks in Nigeria and calling for accountability. In a statement Sunday, the group urged authorities to "immediately and decisively end incessant attacks by gunmen on communities in southern Kaduna." Isah Gambo, a spokesperson for the Katsina state police, says authorities have restored calm in the affected areas and are keeping watch. "They came all along from Zamfara state on motorbikes into Katsina state.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 13, 2023 23:49 UTC