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Understanding the Armed Groups of the Niger Delta

Understanding the Armed Groups of the Niger Delta
(George Osodi/AP Images)
  • Judith Burdin Asuni
    Visiting Scholar, African Studies, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University

Overview

Nigeria’s underdeveloped but oil-rich Niger Delta region currently is the site of a crippling insurgency. Fueled by a complex mixture of protest, crime, and political corruption, the network of armed groups that create this instability pose serious problems both for Abuja and for oil-importing countries across the globe. This Working Paper provides insights into these militias‘ origins, characteristics, and interactions with one another.t

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