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37 deaths, repeated arrests: Inside Niger’s unending mining crisis

Days after 37 alleged illegal miners died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, mining activities have resumed in full swing across several locations in Niger State. The death of the 37 detainees on September 17 followed NSCDC operations in the M.I. Wushishi and L...

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