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A witness reacts after the shooting of peaceful protesters by security forces that caused international outrage. According to Amnesty International, at least 12 people were killed by the Nigerian army and police in two locations in Lagos on Tuesday 20 October 2020 in a deadly crackdown on demonstrations. Peaceful protesters had gathered despite a curfew imposed to end spiralling protests over police brutality and deep-rooted social grievances.

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