Clash between Nigerian security forces and members of pro-Palestinian group kill 6
ABUJA, Nigeria — Soldiers and members of a Shiite Muslim group clashed in Nigeria's capital Abuja , killing six people, police said Saturday.
One security force and five members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria were killed in the violence Friday, a police spokesperson said.
Members of the religious group were marching in solidarity with Palestinians in their conflict with Israel. The demonstration took place on International Quds Day, which is held on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in solidarity with Palestinians worldwide.
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