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Terrorism In Nigeria

Row over tanker held in Nigeria

The captain of a Greek oil tanker accuses the armed forces of Nigeria of co-operating with militants to hijack his ship.
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Nigeria rebels announce 'truce'

The main rebel group in Nigeria's Niger Delta, Mend, says it will observe a 60-day ceasefire in its campaign against the oil industry. Ref. Source 6

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Nigerian Islamist attacks spread

Islamist militants attack Nigerian police in two more northern states, after at least 39 people were killed on Sunday. Ref. Source 6

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Nigeria forces storm sect mosque

Nigerian troops overrun a mosque hideout of a radical Islamic sect, reportedly leaving dozens of militants dead. Ref. Source 5

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Dead

Nigerian Islamist sect leader Mohammed Yusuf, blamed for days of violent clashes, has been killed in police custody, officials say. Ref. BBC

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Concern at Nigeria Islamist death

Human rights campaigners express concern at the death of a sect leader in Nigerian police custody, calling it "unlawful" killing. Ref. Source 1

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Nigeria row over militant killing

Nigeria's army and police disagree over whether the leader of an Islamist sect was still alive when he was captured. Ref. Source 2

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Nigeria rebels hand over weapons

A number of militant leaders in Nigeria's Delta region hands over weapons under a government amnesty programme. Ref. Source 1