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Nigerian government holding talks with Boko Haram
The Nigerian government has confirmed that it has been meeting with Boko Haram, the militant Islamist group notorious for terrorist attacks against Christians and others across the northern part of the country.The dialogue began this month with a secret meeting between Boko Haram's deputy leader, Abu Mohammed, and Nigerias Vice President Namadi Sambo, security adviser Sambo Dasuki, and other top government officials. The meeting was held in Saudi Arabia. Mohammed and Boko Haram confirmed the talks after they were first announced by Nigeria's information minister of information Wednesday. Labaran Maku said, The government is willing to negotiate because of the security challenges posed by the group who are attacking security formations, universities, and other government formations. The government welcomes any initiative that will usher in peace, security, and tranquility in the country, especially in the light of the security challenges that we have faced in the last two years." Posted by: ryuge 2012-08-22 |
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