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Over 350 Christians burned alive by Muslims in Nigeria massacre as mainstream media & global activists stay silent

Proto Thema - English

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July 10, 2026

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Despite the scale of these reported atrocities, coverage in major Western mainstream media outlets has been minimal or absent interest from NGOs is close to zero... The post Over 350 Christians burned alive by Muslims in Nigeria massacre as mainstream media global activists stay silent appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 4, 2026

3,550 Nigerians killed within six months – Intersociety  

Human rights organization, International Society for Civil Rights and Rule of Law, Intersociety, has alleged that over 3550 Nigerians have lost their lives to activities of jihadists in the last six months. Among the figures are 2,550 Christians and 1,050 Muslims murdered in different locations in the country. Intersociety said this in a latest report [] 3,550 Nigerians killed within six months – Intersociety

ZENIT

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· Jul 1, 2026

Armed Muslims kill 31 Christians in attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau and Kaduna states

The deadliest attack occurred late on June 21 in Kawel community, Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau state, where residents said gunmen opened fire on homes and a hospital, killing 22 Christians. The post Armed Muslims kill 31 Christians in attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau and Kaduna states appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Intersociety claims 3,610 killed, 3,960 abducted by terrorists in six months

By Jeff Agbodo The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has claimed that suspected Islamic terrorist groups killed 3,610 people and abducted 3,960 others across Nigeria between January and June 2026. The human rights organisation also alleged that about 300 churches were destroyed, while 800 abducted Christian women and children were [] The post Intersociety claims 3,610 killed, 3,960 abducted by terrorists in six months appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Finland

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· Jun 24, 2026

20 killed in armed attack in central Nigeria

At least 20 people were killed after a group of unidentified armed men attacked residents of a community in Nigeria's central Plateau State earlier this week, police said on Tuesday, reported Xinhua. Alfred Alabo, spokesman for the police in Plateau State, told Xinhua by telephone that the attackers invaded the Kawel community in Bokkos Local Government Area on Sunday morning, opening fire and attacking residents with machetes before fleeing the scene. Alabo said 18 people were confirmed dead at the scene, while three others were injured. Two of the injured later died in hospital, bringing the death toll to at least 20. He said the motive for the attack remained unknown and that police have launched an investigation into the incident. Plateau State is located in Nigeria's Middle Belt, an area that links the country's predominantly Muslim north and predominantly Christian south. The state has experienced recurring violence in recent years, often involving disputes over land and resources between different communities.

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Attack kills 20 in Nigeria's central Plateau

Police in Nigeria's central Plateau state said 20 people had been killed in a weekend attack on a community in Bokkos district, the latest in a region plagued by communal attacks. #News #Africa #Nigeria #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eoT6kp 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

Windstorm kills seven, affects more than 5000 residents in Jigawa

Three people have died and 5,403 others affected, following a windstorm accompanied by heavy downpour in Jigawa. Mr Hannafi Yakubu, Executive Secretary, Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), confirmed the death to journalists in Dutse on Wednesday. He said the disaster affected 120 communities across 13 local government areas of the state, affecting 47 public The post Windstorm kills seven, affects more than 5000 residents in Jigawa appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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Related coverage for "Over 350 Christians burned alive by Muslims in Nigeria massacre as mainstream media & global activists stay silent": Daily Post Nigeria — 3,550 Nigerians killed within six months – Intersociety  . ZENIT — Armed Muslims kill 31 Christians in attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau and Kaduna states. Vanguard News — Intersociety claims 3,610 killed, 3,960 abducted by terrorists in six months. Daily Finland — 20 killed in armed attack in central Nigeria. Reuters — Attack kills 20 in Nigeria's central Plateau. Dateline Nigeria — Windstorm kills seven, affects more than 5000 residents in Jigawa