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400 Nigerians Killed in Christian-Muslim Clashes

HeadlineDec 01, 2008

In Nigeria, over 400 people have died in the city of Jos after clashes between Christians and Muslims following a disputed local election. The Red Cross estimates 7,000 people have fled their homes. Churches and mosques were reportedly burned to the ground during the fighting.

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