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Intense fighting in northern Nigeria & Many killed in Syrian army attack

Latest on fighting between military and Islamist fighters from Boko Haram in Baga, northern Nigeria. Also, Syrian government troops seize the town of Jdaidet al-Fadl near Damascus.

Intense fighting between the military and Islamist fighters from Boko Haram in Baga, northern Nigeria, is reported to have killed at least 185 civilians and destroyed 2000 homes. We hear from Nigeria. Also we hear from Syria where government troops have seized the town of Jdaidet al-Fadl near Damascus, allegedly killing at least 80 people - including women and children according to opposition activists.

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Mon 22 Apr 2013 10:32GMT
麻豆社 World Service Online

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