Monday, July 13, 2009

Nigeria's Oil Rebellion Reaches It's Largest City -- News Updates July 13. 2009

Nigerian Rebels Carry Out Deadly Lagos Port Attack -- Yahoo News/AFP

LAGOS (AFP) – Nigerian rebels took their 'oil war' with the government into Lagos, killing at least five people in their first ever attack on Africa's biggest city, officials said Monday.

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) said the attack had left the oil tanker loading facility in flames. It claim came ahead of a court hearing Monday that was expected to see treason charges dropped against a top MEND leader as part of a bid to defuse the rebellion.

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More News On Nigeria's Oil Rebellion

Nigerian oil rebels attack Lagos -- The Telegraph
Nigeria rebels claim attack on oil facility -- CNN
Nigerian Rebels Say Fighters Attack Lagos Oil Jetty -- Bloomberg
Nigeria militants attack Lagos oil depot -- Forbes/AP
Court to decide Monday on release of top Nigeria rebel -- AFP
Nigeria Militant Will Accept Amnesty If Okah Is Freed -- Wall Street Journal

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