Suspected Islamist fighters kill 10 Christians in NigeriaDecember 3, 2012 - 10:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Suspected Islamist fighters have killed 10 Christians in an overnight machete and gun attack in Borno state in north-east Nigeria, according to BBC News. Later, gunmen attacked government targets and churches near the border with Cameroon, killing five policemen. It is not yet clear who was behind the attacks. But the army suspects the Islamist Boko Haram group, which often targets security forces, government officials or Christians it views as infidels. Late on Saturday, Dec 1 night, residents say a group of men went from house to house in a largely Christian area of the remote village of Chibok, before slitting the throats of 10 people. "Suspected Boko Haram came at night and set people's houses on fire before killing their victims," Nuhu Clark, a former councillor of the village who escaped the attack, said, adding that he counted 10 bodies. On Sunday, residents of Gamboru Ngala near the border with Cameroon said gunmen killed five policemen as they attacked a police station, immigrations and customs offices, as well as at least one church. A police spokesman said it had been very difficult to obtain information as some of the mobile phone masts had previously been attacked by Boko Haram. Human rights groups say that more than 3,000 people have been killed by Boko Haram since 2010. The group is fighting to overthrow the government and impose an extreme form of Sharia, or Islamic law. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |