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Nigeria: Wave of Protests in Support of Iran

Nigeria: Wave of Protests in Support of Iran

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Nigeria: Wave of Protests in Support of IranFollowing the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, demonstrations in solidarity with Iran erupted... 02.03.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Nigeria: Wave of Protests in Support of IranFollowing the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, demonstrations in solidarity with Iran erupted in six Nigerian states — Bauchi, Sokoto, Kano, Niger, Yobe and Gombe, where funeral processions and prayers were held, accompanied by calls for revenge.Reacting to the incident, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) described it as “extremely outrageous, unlawful aggression and an assault on international law and order.”“By attacking Iran while peaceful negotiations were going on, the US and Israel have sent a strong, negative and most dangerous signal to the world that this is the age of criminal aggression… the era of ‘might is right’,” said Professor Ishaq Akintola, Executive Director of MURIC, in an official press release.The Islamic Movement of Nigeria represents approximately 5 million followers out of a population of 212 million, the majority of whom are Sunni.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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