Facing Outrage, Nigeria Drops Capital Charges Against Minors - The New York Times (Thanks to Alana for this one)
Dozens of teenagers had been accused of treason and faced possible death sentences, but indignation over their treatment, including lack of food, has the government backpedaling.
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| Teenagers who had faced the death penalty for their alleged roles in protests being led to a courtroom in Abuja, Nigeria, on Tuesday. |
