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Troops kill 12 in strike on oil facility  Nigerian troops killed 12 militants and freed a number of hostages in a dawn raid on an Italian-operated oil facility in the Niger Delta Rebels: We'll suspend oil attacks  Militant group whose attacks have spurred global crude prices higher announced a month cease-fire 25 militants killed in fighting Map of Kano Nigeria  Security forces battled Islamic militants all-day on the outskirts of the northern city of Kano Islamists attack police  Armed members of a Nigerian Islamist group have stormed a police station in the northern city of Kano, killing at least 13 Militants free Italian

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Oil attack's rebels announce truce


June 2008 ... more > Top ^

Jun. 22
  The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta blamed for an number of recent attacks on the oil industry announced a unilateral truce



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Jan.17
  The militants have released an oil worker seized last month from a terminal in the Niger Delta


year 2006 Top ^

Sep.18 10 generals among 12 killed in plane crash  The plane had 18 people when it crashed southern Nigeria. President Obasanjo cut short he visit to Singapore Jun.7 Militants attack oil field  Militants staged a bloody attack in the Port Harcourt area, abducting 5 South Korean oil workers May.5 Possible deal brings new hope
  The rebel group has tentatively agreed to a deal with the government during talks in Abuja
Apr.30 Darfur peace talks extended
  African Union mediators were extending by 48 hours a deadline for the peace parley's end
Israelis storm Palestinian prison Mar.9   Militants fight military  The military has fought a fierce gun battle with heavily armed militants in the Niger Delta Feb.19   Militants claim oil attack  Militants who have kidnapped 9 foreign workers said they had blown up a military houseboat and a pipeline manifold Jan.15 'War going on' in oilfield  Troops battled militia in swamps around a Royal Dutch Shell oil platform that militants attacked at dawn

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Oct.5     Police clash with troops  3 Nigerians have died in clashes in Lagos as soldiers fought running battles with police Jul.5   Sudan, Darfur rebels sign agreement
  The parties to peace talks signed a declaration of principles, a breakthrough in negotiations


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Oct.1   Cease-fire reached with rebels
  The government has signed a cease-fire with 3 groups that had been targeting foreign oil companies in the Delta region Sep.29   Rebel leader cites deal  Dokubo-Asari and President Obasanjo have agreed that rebel and government will stop firing on each other immediately Aug.22 Darfur disarmament plan laid out  Nigerian President proposed to give a greater role to African Union troops in restoring peace to Sudan's region May.5 Muslim leader: 300 killed  300 people, mostly Muslims, were killed in attacks by Christian militia in the town of Yelwa in the Plateau state

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Aug.16     Nigerians boost Liberia force  More than 100 soldiers have arrived, bringing the West African stabilisation force there to nearly 1,000 troops Jul.27   Peace force in Liberia within days
  Peacekeepers from Nigeria are due to arrive within days to try to stop fighting between forces loyal to Taylor and the rebels Jan.2 Obasanjo apologizes for massacre

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Bethlehem church under siege
Jan.27 Army dump blast rocks Lagos  An accidental fire has caused dozens of huge explosions. Thousands fled their homes in panic

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Dec.24 Minister shot dead; Troops deployed  Justice Minister Bola Ige was shot dead at his home. President Obasanjo has sent troops to restore order

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10 generals among 12 killed in plane crash  The plane had 18 people when it crashed southern Nigeria. President Obasanjo cut short he visit to Singapore Army dump blast rocks Lagos  An accidental fire has caused dozens of huge explosions. Thousands fled their homes in panic Militants free Italian




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Jan.17
  The militants have released an oil worker seized last month from a terminal in the Niger Delta
2003 Jan.2 Obasanjo apologizes for massacre



Nigeria, War & Army Rebellion Timeline ... See World Rebellion timeline Top ^
2008 Jun. 22 Oil attack's rebels announce truce
  The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta blamed for an number of recent attacks on the oil industry announced a unilateral truce
2007 Jun.21 Troops kill 12 in strike on oil facility
  Nigerian troops killed 12 militants and freed a number of hostages in a dawn raid on an Italian-operated oil facility in the Niger Delta Apr.18 25 militants killed in fighting
Map of Kano Nigeria  Security forces battled Islamic militants all-day on the outskirts of the northern city of Kano Apr.17 Islamists attack police  Armed members of a Nigerian Islamist group have stormed a police station in the northern city of Kano, killing at least 13 2006 Jun.7 Militants attack oil field  Militants staged a bloody attack in the Port Harcourt area, abducting 5 South Korean oil workers Mar.9 Militants fight military  The military has fought a fierce gun battle with heavily armed militants in the Niger Delta Feb.19 Militants claim oil attack  Militants who have kidnapped 9 foreign workers said they had blown up a military houseboat and a pipeline manifold Jan.15 'War going on' in oilfield  Troops battled militia in swamps around a Royal Dutch Shell oil platform that militants attacked at dawn 2005 Oct.5   Police clash with troops  3 Nigerians have died in clashes in Lagos as soldiers fought running battles with police 2004 May.5 Muslim leader: 300 killed  300 people, mostly Muslims, were killed in attacks by Christian militia in the town of Yelwa in the Plateau state



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2003 Aug.16   Nigerians boost Liberia force  More than 100 soldiers have arrived, bringing the West African stabilisation force there to nearly 1,000 troops 2001 Dec.24 Minister shot dead; Troops deployed  Justice Minister Bola Ige was shot dead at his home. President Obasanjo has sent troops to restore order



Nigeria, War & Army Peace Efforts Timeline ... See World Peace Efforts timeline Top ^
2007 Jun.2 Rebels: We'll suspend oil attacks  Militant group whose attacks have spurred global crude prices higher announced a month cease-fire 2006 May.5 Possible deal brings new hope
  The rebel group has tentatively agreed to a deal with the government during talks in Abuja
Apr.30 Darfur peace talks extended
  African Union mediators were extending by 48 hours a deadline for the peace parley's end
2005 Jul.5   Sudan, Darfur rebels sign agreement
  The parties to peace talks signed a declaration of principles, a breakthrough in negotiations
2004 Oct.1 Cease-fire reached with rebels
  The government has signed a cease-fire with 3 groups that had been targeting foreign oil companies in the Delta region Sep.29   Rebel leader cites deal  Dokubo-Asari and President Obasanjo have agreed that rebel and government will stop firing on each other immediately Aug.22 Darfur disarmament plan laid out  Nigerian President proposed to give a greater role to African Union troops in restoring peace to Sudan's region 2003 Jul.27 Peace force in Liberia within days  Peacekeepers from Nigeria are due to arrive within days to try to stop fighting between forces loyal to Taylor and the rebels