Nigerian Military Accidentally Bombs Refugee Camp Killing Over 50

Washington Post: Nigerian military ‘mistake’ kills at least 50 in attack on safe haven camp

BAMAKO, Mali — The Nigerian military bombed a crowded camp for people fleeing Islamist militants Tuesday, killing more than 50 people in what was described as a mistake by air force pilots targeting Boko Haram fighters.

The bombardment occurred in the city of Rann, near the Cameroon border, one of places where more than 1 million victims of Boko Haram have fled in recent years as part of one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.

More than 100 people were injured, and humanitarian workers were among the dead, aid officials said.

Nigerian Gen. Lucky Irabor confirmed the strike, telling reporters it was accidental and that the death toll was still being assessed.

The Doctors Without Borders said at least 52

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