Tribal war in Benue state, in eastern central Nigeria, displaces thousands of people. Troops are sent to quash the fighting and kill more than 200 unarmed civilians, apparently in retaliation for abduction and murder of 19 soldiers. (jan 6, 2001 – may 12, 2005)
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jan 6, 2001
may 12, 2005
~ 4 years and 4 months