Lagos/Abuja, Oct 1, 2024 (AFP) - Anger meets tear gas as Nigeria hardship protests fizzle out

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2024-10-01

Rallies over economic hardship struggled to build momentum in Nigeria on Tuesday as the country battles its worst economic crisis in a generation. Police fired tear gas to break up small crowds in the capital Abuja, while turnout was low across the country. Dubbed the "National Day of Survival," the demonstrations followed larger rallies in August, when security forces killed at least 21 protesters in a nationwide crackdown, according to Amnesty......

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