08.03.2006 - Source: US Department of State

Conflict over land rights continued among members of the Tiv, Kwalla, Jukun, and Azara ethnic groups ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2005") [#46036],  [ID 17446]

"Conflict over land rights and ownership continued among members of the Tiv, Kwalla, Jukun, and Azara ethnic groups; each of these groups resided at or near the convergence of Nassarawa, Benue, and Taraba States. The Tiv, who were claimed by their opponents to have migrated to the country later than other inhabitants of the disputed area, were regarded as interlopers by the other groups, which consider themselves "indigenous". Tivs are the largest ethnic group in much of Benue and parts of other states."

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02.07.2001 - Source: Integrated Regional Information Network

More than 200 people killed and over 50,000 displaced since communal clashes broke out between Tivs and their Hausa-speaking Azara neighbours ("Nigeria: Red Cross seeks help for IDPs") [#2345],  [ID 14968]

"It is estimated that more than 200 people have been killed and over 50,000 displaced since communal clashes broke out on 12 June between Tivs and their Hausa-speaking Azara neighbours. The fighting followed the killing by unknown gunmen of a prominent Hausa traditional ruler and members of his entourage. His people blamed Tivs and carried out revenge killings, forcing many to flee to nearby Benue State, where Tivs are in the majority."

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