UN calls for protection of civilians and schools in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, has expressed deep concern over recent attacks in Niger State, calling for stronger protection of civilians, civilian spaces, and schools, reports ITREALMS.

On January 3, over 30 people were killed and several others abducted in an attack on a village market in Kasuwan Daji, Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State.

Military pledges protection of civilians in conflict, curb human rights abuses - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian military has pledged its readiness to prioritize conflict management and reduce civilian harm in face of the insurgency.

The Commandant National Defence College Nigeria Rear Admiral Murtala Bashir, during a workshop on the protection of civilians in a challenging environment organized by the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC)in collaboration with the Alumni Association of the National Defense College (AANDEC), said violence against civilians is an unintended consequence of conflict however he stated that civilians harm perpetrated by security forces will not be tolerated.