Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Nigeria's Violence And Political Instability Continues



At Least 13 Killed in New Nigerian Sectarian Clash -- Voice of America

Nigerian officials and residents say at least 13 people were killed by Muslim herdsmen who attacked a predominantly Christian village close to the troubled central city Jos.

Witnesses say the attackers, disguised as soldiers, raided the village, 30 kilometers south of Jos, at dawn. Most of the victims of the attack were women and children. Local officials said security forces were alerted about the attack, but help came too late.

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More News on Nigeria

11 dead in fresh Muslim-Christian violence in Nigeria -- CNN
Deaths in Nigeria ethnic clashes -- Al Jazeera
New sectarian slaughter rocks Nigeria -- AFP
Nigeria village in machete attack -- BBC
Taking turns at slaughter in Nigeria -- L.A. Times
Nigeria: Death Now Resides in Jos Plateau -- All Africa
No end to Nigeria cycle of violence -- BBC

Nigeria's acting leader dissolves cabinet -- Reuters
Nigeria's acting president dissolves cabinet: official -- AFP
Acting Nigerian President Dissolves Cabinet -- Voice of America
Nigeria's acting president sacks Cabinet -- CNN
Nigerian cabinet dissolved -- The Telegraph
Nigeria leader Goodluck Jonathan dissolves cabinet -- BBC
Nigeria vote 'may be held early' -- BBC

Analysts Dismiss Calls by Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi to Split Nigeria into Two Countries -- Voice of America
Divide Nigeria in two, says Muammar Gaddafi -- BBC

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