BBC NEWS | Africa | Nigeria authorities welcome truce

Officials in Nigeria welcome a 60-day truce declared by the main oil-rebel group, days after they carried out a deadly attack. Full Story »

Posted by Samuel W. Velsor IV - via BBC News
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Topics: War, Africa, Oil and Gas
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Posted by: Posted by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Jul 15, 2009 - 9:59 AM PDT
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Edited by: Samuel W. Velsor IV - Jul 15, 2009 - 12:18 PM PDT
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by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Jul. 15, 2009

That there is no mention of this cease fire on oil production greatly reduces the quality of the article in both Source and Context. Nor was there any mention of the other parties in this waring dispute.

The effect this war has had on Nigeria's oil output has been drastic. That there has been positive politic actions prior to a 60 day cease fire is most positive. That not all waring factions are included for sure clouds the prospect of real peace.

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