Hundreds Killed in Nigeria Militant Attack

Gunmen believed to be Boko Haram militants have killed hundreds of civilians in new attacks in northeastern Nigeria. Witnesses say the gunmen attacked at least three villages Monday and Tuesday in the Gwoza area of Borno state, a stronghold for the Islamist radical group. It took survivors some two days to report the attacks to the state capital, Maiduguri, because of poor phone service and dangerous travel conditions.   Villagers say the militants, who came dressed as...

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