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Nigerian militants call off truce |
| Home | (BBC News) - Militants from Nigeria's oil-rich Delta have called off a voluntary ceasefire, promising a fresh campaign of violence and kidnappings of oil workers. In a statement e-mailed to reporters on Sunday, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta said attacks would recommence from midnight. Mend announced a voluntary truce after the May inauguration of President Umaru Yar'Adua, but says talks have failed. |