Deadly Violence in Nigeria, Tanzania and Bangladesh

There were several new outbreaks of interfaith violence around the world this week. In Nigeria, at least 10 people died in an attack on a church and a nearby market, the latest in a long series of attacks by Islamist extremists who often target Christians. In Tanzania, at least two people were killed and dozens injured in a bombing during the dedication of a new Catholic church. And in Bangladesh, at least 22 died in clashes between police and Muslims who were rallying in support of anti-blasphemy laws.

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