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Boko Haram abuses and security-force abuses documented together

Human Rights Watch's "Spiraling Violence" report documented Boko Haram attacks and abuses by Nigerian security forces.

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2012

Boko Haram abuses and security-force abuses documented together

Human Rights Watch's "Spiraling Violence" report documented Boko Haram attacks and abuses by Nigerian security forces.

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Human Rights Watch's "Spiraling Violence" report documented Boko Haram attacks and abuses by Nigerian security forces. The report warned that abusive counterinsurgency could deepen grievances.

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