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Cease Fire Deals Finalised-bbc by Nobody: 10:56am On Oct 18, 2014
Nigeria's military says it has agreed a ceasefire
with Islamist militants Boko Haram - and that
the schoolgirls the group has abducted will be
released.
Nigeria's chief of defence staff, Alex Badeh,
announced the truce. Boko Haram has not made a
public statement.
The group has been fighting an insurgency since
2009, with some 2,000 civilians reportedly killed this
year.
Boko Haram sparked global outrage six months ago
by abducting more than 200 schoolgirls.
The girls were seized in the north-eastern town of
Chibok in Borno state, and their continued captivity
has led to criticism of the Nigerian government's
efforts to secure their release.
Members of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign said
in a tweet on Friday: "We are monitoring the news
with huge expectations."
'Cautiously optimistic'
Air Chief Marshal Badeh revealed the truce at the
close of a three-day security meeting between
Nigeria and Cameroon. He said Nigerian soldiers
would comply with the agreement.
Nigerian presidential aide Hassan Tukur told BBC
Focus on Africa that the agreement was sealed after a
month of negotiations, mediated by Chad.
As part of the talks, a government delegation twice
met representatives of the Islamist group.
Mr Tukur said Boko Haram had announced a
unilateral ceasefire on Thursday and the government
had responded.
"They've assured us they have the girls and they will
release them," he said. "I am cautiously optimistic."
He said arrangements for their release would be
finalised at another meeting next week in Chad's
capital, Ndjamena.
The negotiations are said to have the blessing of
Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, reports the
BBC's Chris Ewokor in Abuja.
Speaking to the BBC, Nigerian government
spokesman Mike Omeri said Boko Haram would not
be given territory under the ceasefire agreement -
and that the government would not reveal what
concessions it would make.
"We are inching closer to release of all groups in
captivity, including the Chibok girls," he said.
Analysis: Will Ross, BBC News, Lagos
Nigerian officials had not given any indication that
negotiations with Boko Haram were taking place.
Even though there had been rumours of talks in
neighbouring Chad, this is a very surprising
development.
If this turns out to be true it will be some of the best
news Nigerians have heard for decades.
Many Nigerians are extremely sceptical about the
announcement, especially as there has been no
definitive word from the jihadists.
Some question whether the announcement was in
any way timed to coincide with the imminent
announcement that President Goodluck Jonathan is
going to run for re-election.
The military has in the past released statements
about the conflict in north-east Nigeria that have
turned out to be completely at odds with the situation
on the ground.
So many here will only celebrate when the violence
stops and the hostages are free.
In May 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan imposed a
state of emergency in the northern states of Borno,
Yobe and Adamawa, vowing to crush the Islamist
insurgency.
But Boko Haram increased its attacks this year.
The group promotes a version of Islam which makes
it "haram", or forbidden, for Muslims to take part in
any political or social activity associated with Western
society.
It frequently attacks schools and colleges, which it
sees as a symbol of Western culture.
Who are Boko Haram?
Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau is the most
wanted man in Nigeria
Founded in 2002
Initially focused on opposing Western education -
Boko Haram means "Western education is
forbidden" in the Hausa language
Launched military operations in 2009 to create
Islamic state
Thousands killed, mostly in north-eastern Nigeria -
also attacked police and UN headquarters in capital,
Abuja
Some three million people affected
Declared terrorist group by US in 2013
Who are Boko Haram?
Profile: Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau
Human Rights Watch has reported that 2,053 civilian
were killed in the first half of the year, while Amnesty
International estimated that 4,000 people were killed
in violence - including Nigerian military operations -
in the first seven months of 2014.
Boko Haram is seeking to establish an Islamist state
in Nigeria, but its fighters often cross the long and
porous border with Cameroon.
Eight Cameroon soldiers and more than 100 Boko
Haram militants were killed in fighting in the far
north of Cameroon on Friday, Reuters quoted the
country's defence ministry as saying.
In July, Cameroon, Nigeria, Chad and Niger agreed to
form a 2,800-strong regional force to tackle Boko
Haram militants.

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Re: Cease Fire Deals Finalised-bbc by dulaman: 11:09am On Oct 18, 2014
if I’m voted into power within
the next four years, the issue of power will
become a thing of the past. Four years is
enough for anyone in power to make significant
improvement and if I can’t improve on power
within this period, it then means I cannot do
anything even if I am there for the next four
years.”-GEJ 2011
Re: Cease Fire Deals Finalised-bbc by Nobody: 8:27pm On Oct 18, 2014
dulaman:
if I’m voted into power within
the next four years, the issue of power will
become a thing of the past. Four years is
enough for anyone in power to make significant
improvement and if I can’t improve on power
within this period, it then means I cannot do
anything even if I am there for the next four
years.”-GEJ 2011

Yeah sure,and he couldn't do anything.
Re: Cease Fire Deals Finalised-bbc by Ifex4real: 8:59pm On Oct 18, 2014
dulaman:
if I’m voted into power within
the next four years, the issue of power will
become a thing of the past. Four years is
enough for anyone in power to make significant
improvement and if I can’t improve on power
within this period, it then means I cannot do
anything even if I am there for the next four
years.”-GEJ 2011

Go and borrow money like buhari did so that you can contest and become nigeria president and stop dreaming. Call your bank now
Re: Cease Fire Deals Finalised-bbc by tit(f): 9:01pm On Oct 18, 2014
#WHEREARETHEGIRLS?
Re: Cease Fire Deals Finalised-bbc by Nobody: 11:20pm On Oct 18, 2014
tit:
#WHEREARETHEGIRLS?

I've been seeing newspaper headlines saying they'll be released Monday. Anyway,keep out an eye for contradictions. Another one's gonna happen soon.
Re: Cease Fire Deals Finalised-bbc by Nobody: 11:22pm On Oct 18, 2014
Ifex4real:


Go and borrow money like buhari did so that you can contest and become nigeria president and stop dreaming. Call your bank now

Can't you just notice that he's trying to tell you what GEJ said in 2011?

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