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Nigeria: violence highlights religious split

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Several days of violent clashes in the central Nigerian city of Jos have reawakened fears of inter-religious warfare between Christians and Muslims in Africa's most populous country. This week's fighting has claimed more than 300 lives, wounded nearly 1000 and prompted many more to flee their homes.

Marc-Antoine PÉROUSE DE MONTCLOS

Institute for Development Research, Nigeria Specialist

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