Information on a riot between Christians and Muslims in Jos, Plateau State, on 18 October 2001 could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.

For information on violence between Christians and Muslims in Jos during September and in December 2001 and January 2002, please consult NGA39451.E of 1 August 2002 and NGA39982.E of 26 November 2002.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

Africa Confidential

Africa Research Bulletin

IRB Databases

NEXIS

Internet sites, including:

AllAfrica.com

Amnesty International (AI)

BBC Africa

Christianity Today

Global IDP

Human Rights Watch (HRW)

Institute for Global Engagement

Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN)

New Nigerian

Newswatch Nigeria

Nigeria Daily

This Day [Lagos]

U.S. Department of State

Vanguard

World News Connection (WNC)

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