What’s behind Christian-Muslim fighting in Nigeria?
January 20, 2010 by Editor
The Nigerian Army was sent in Tuesday to stop violence that began Sunday, after Christians protested the construction of a mosque and after Muslim protesters attacked a Catholic church. Fighting is centered in the city of Jos – an acronym for “Jesus Our Savior.”
Johannesburg, South Africa —Sectarian violence continued for a third day in the Nigerian city of Jos, and appeared to be spreading to surrounding suburbs, as the state government announced a 24-hour curfew to bring Christian-Muslim fighting to a halt.[read more…]
By Scott Baldauf Staff writer | from csmonitor.com | posted 19 January 2010
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