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Nigeria forces open fire at protest over deaths of detained miners
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Security forces in Minna, Nigeria, fired on protesters demanding justice after 37 detainees died in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps following raids on suspected illegal gold mines. The government has launched an investigation and suspended top officials, but the incident has sparked violent protests amid ongoing tensions over illegal mining enforcement.
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You face heightened risk and stricter controls if your business touches mining or operates in Nigeria's informal extractive sectors. The government’s forced crackdown signals tougher enforcement and a hostile environment for informal operators.
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