Even without the contested figures of the attacks around Baga in early January, Nigeria faces a grim civilian death toll, mainly due to Boko Haram attacks. Nigeria would still be number one without the Baga killings in early January, around which figures vary wildly.
And here's why the numbers should be treated with caution.
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