25.12.2007 - Source: Integrated Regional Information Network

Borno state: At least 3 people killed and 9 seriously injured in clash between farmers and nomads over grazing land ("At least three killed in clashes between farmers, nomads") [ID 22276]

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14.09.2007 - Source: US Department of State

Katsina and Borno States: After the 2006 violence related to the caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, the region remained susceptible to religious conflict because of underlying socioeconomic problems ("International Religious Freedom Report 2007") [ID 21431]

"Local religious and traditional leaders met regularly in Katsina and Borno States in response to the 2006 violence sparked by protests over caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad. The region remained susceptible to religious conflict because of underlying socioeconomic problems."

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06.03.2007 - Source: US Department of State

Borno state: 50 persons dead in attacks against Christians in February ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2006") [ID 19736]

"On February 18, rioting in Maiduguri, Borno State, left more than 50 persons dead in six hours of attacks against Christians and their property. Approximately 40 churches also were destroyed."

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08.03.2006 - Source: US Department of State

Borno State: Representative Haruna Yerima claimed publicly that many of his national assembly colleagues engaged in corrupt practices ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2005") [#46036],  [ID 17293]

"On February 17, Representative Haruna Yerima of Borno State claimed publicly that many of his national assembly colleagues engaged in corrupt practices. Yerima claimed that some members extorted money from government ministers and heads of parastatals to get their budgets passed, and accused all members of accepting free phone cards each month worth $56 (7,500 naira) from a prominent mobile phone provider. The House of Representatives suspended Yerima for one month for speaking out against his colleagues. The other representatives continued to receive free phone cards."

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