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CRITICAL · 80CONFIDENCE · 72

Criminal Violence in Nigeria: Roots and Realities

Nigeria11 days ago·Escalating
SourcesThe New Humanitarian

The rising bandit violence in Nigeria has led to a staggering death toll, surpassing the numbers from the country’s long jihadist insurgency. This situation highlights the urgent need for addressing the underlying issues fueling this violence.

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80

CRITICAL

Critical — high-severity event with significant regional or international consequences

Confidence: 72/100 — reported by multiple independent sources

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The New Humanitarian

Nigerian Resource Disputes and Governance Challenges

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