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In 2014, Amnesty International reported that 600 people had been killed after Boko Haram raided and briefly overran Giwa barracks. Most of those who were killed were prisoners who had been recaptured and executed by the military.
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In May 2016, Amnesty International reported that between January and April 2016, at least 149 detainees had died from hunger and/or mistreatment. This claim was denied by the Nigerian government and the military.
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In 2015, Giwa barracks was attacked by Boko Haram three times in January, February and May, and bombed once in March.
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and their families. In 2016, the prison held an estimated 1,200 prisoners. Human rights groups such as
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of mistreating and torturing prisoners, as well as running the facility "inhumanely".
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Giwa barracks is located in Nigeria
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"Nigeria's Giwa barracks 'place of death,' rights group says"
"Boko Haram Giwa barracks attack: Nigerian army 'killed hundreds'"


"Nigeria Giwa barracks 'a place of death' says Amnesty"
"Nigerian Army Facing Questions as Death Toll Soars After Prison Attack"
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