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  "id": 8232224,
  "title": "Nigeria: Protests erupt over deaths of 37 miners in custody",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/nigeria-protests-erupt-over-deaths-of-37-miners-in-custody",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-09-18T11:04:00.000Z",
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  "summary": "Dozens of suspects accused of illegal mining were found dead in custody in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. Officials blame disease, while reports cite overcrowding and poor ventilation.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters gathering over the deaths of 37 miners in custody",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/nigeria-police-fire-tear-gas-at-protesters-gathering-over-the-deaths",
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        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Protests erupt in Nigeria after 37 miners die in custody of paramilitary agency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/protests-erupt-in-nigeria-after-37-miners-die-in-custody-of",
        "published": "2026-09-18T10:10:43.000Z"
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        "title": "Nigeria: Protests erupt over deaths of 37 miners in custody",
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        "published": "2026-09-18T11:04:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Protests erupt in Nigeria after 33 miners die in custody of paramilitary agency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/protests-erupt-in-nigeria-after-33-miners-die-in-custody-of",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:30:51.000Z"
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