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Nigerian Girl in detention for four years over phone theft
The case of Blessing Effiong, a 20-year-old inmate awaiting trial at the female section of Kirikiri Prisons, Lagos, perhaps typifies the injustice suffered by the poor in the Nigerian society. The Akwa-Ibom indigene, who was interviewed by the Attorney-General of … read more
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Taliban storms Pakistani jail, frees 390 prisoners
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani Taliban militants stormed a prison in northwest Pakistan early Sunday and freed 390 prisoners, including 20 militants, local officials said. The attack occurred at about 2:30 a.m. at a prison in Bannu, a town considered the … read more
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