Demonstrations against rising fuel prices escalate Nigéria

              

          On the first day of the general strike called to protest against rising fuel prices, at least three protesters were killed in clashes with police. The most violent clashes occurred in Kano (northern)
 Clashes between protesters and police left at least three dead and dozens injured Monday in Nigeria in the first days of a general strike that paralyzed the country to protest against a sharp rise in fuel prices.