Ethnic violence strikes Nigeria
Ethnic violence between Christians and Muslims in the Nigerian city of Jos has left hundreds dead. Both the U.S. government and Human Rights Watch have called for an inquiry into the violence and Nigerian troops are patrolling the area to try to keep it secure. The BBC’s Ahmed Idris joins us with more from Abuja, Nigeria.
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