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2009-09-03 Africa Subsaharan

Top Nigerian militant sets demands for amnesty

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Posted by Fred 2009-09-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 For the decades of civil war in Angola both sides avoided damaging the oil infrastructure (and for that matter, the 'deals') because they wanted it to be intact for their side when/if they won. Likewise, the oil companies worked hard to avoid 'taking sides' and just dealt with the party in power at any given time and place.
The Nigerians seem to be following a different template. Ugly as Angola was, this template could get even uglier. Makes me wonder if the Chinese are backstopping the militants.

Posted by Glenmore 2009-09-03 08:20|| 2009-09-03 08:20|| Front Page Top

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