LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The United Nations secretary-general and the world body’s Security Council have condemned an attack by a radical Muslim sect in northeast Nigeria that has killed at least 69 people.
Statements issued late Saturday show the Security Council called the attacks “criminal and unjustifiable” and asked members to help Nigerian authorities bring those responsible to justice.
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