Authorities detain 84 young schoolkids in Boko Haram raids

A total of 84 children are being held in Cameroon after a series of raids on schools accused of supporting Boko Haram, human rights activists say.

Authorities detain 84 young schoolkids in Boko Haram raids

A total of 84 children are being held in Cameroon after a series of raids on schools accused of supporting Boko Haram, human rights activists say.

Amnesty International said some of the children are as young as five years old, and have been held for months without any charges.

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