The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is appealing to Nigeria's neighbours to keep their borders open for Nigerians fleeing an Islamic uprising after 15 people were killed when Cameroon attempted to forcibly repatriate them, The Associated Press reports.
Spokeswoman Kathryn Mahoney said Wednesday those killed were among 111 Nigerians arrested for being undocumented. Cameroonian police transported them to the border October 5 where gunfire erupted that wounded another seven.
The rest are under arrest in Cameroon where Mahoney said UNHCR is trying to determine if they need protection.
The UNHCR also appealed against any forced returns.