Two Al Jazeera journalists detained in Nigeria

Two Al Jazeera journalists covering the upcoming Nigerian presidential elections have been detained by government forces in the city of Maiduguri in Borno state.

Ahmed Idris and Ali Mustafa, both Nigerian nationals, remain confined in their hotel room and their equipment confiscated after being questioned by the military officials. 

The Nigerian military said the journalists were operating without protection, accreditation or due clearance, and confirmed that the two journalists remain detained until further notice.

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