Abuja, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Nigerian Shias rally in support of Iran despite security deployment

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2026-03-13

Scores of pro-Iran Shia Muslims in Nigeria held a rally on Friday, carrying images of the late ayatollah and chanting "Shame to America" despite a heavy security presence in the capital. A group of 200 or so faithful gathered following afternoon prayers at the Abuja National Mosque, chanting anti-Israel and anti-US slogans and voicing solidarity with Palestinians. The protest coincided with Quds Day, an annual international event to show support......

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