Document #1108901

BBC News

Nigeria militants 'free' hostages

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/5058440.stm

ecoi.net summary:
5 soldiers killed and 5 South Koreans kidnapped during raid on a oil field near Port Harcourt; hostages freed after one day; rebel group Mend claims, attack was response to court decision to deny bail to militant leader Dokubo-Asari
Country:
Nigeria
Source:
BBC News
Original link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/5058440.stm
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
8 June 2006
Document ID:
1108901 (former ID 50207)

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