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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Nigerian president calls for end to protests bloodshed - The Untold Story

Nigerian security forces fire tear gas during the protests in Abuja (Credit: AFP)

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to "bloodshed" on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardship.

Thousands of demonstrators began taking to the streets last week to protest government policies and the high cost of living.

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