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Posted on 07.14.09 by Thomas L. Knapp
“The most prominent militant group in Nigeria said it would observe a 60-day cease-fire after the release of rebel leader Henry Okah. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, or MEND, said it was halting its attacks, which have crippled Africa’s biggest oil and gas industry, to allow for government peace talks. The military said last month it would observe a two-month cease-fire. ‘Hopefully, the cease-fire period will create an enabling environment for progressive dialogue,’ the militant group said in a statement.” (07/15/09) Link: http://tinyurl.com/lbwme5 Filed under: RRND News | Report Bad Link Bookmark this post in Furl or Del.icio.us | |
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