Nigeria: Nigerian state bans Muslim march
Source:
BBC The Nigerian authorities have banned a procession by Muslims in the northern city of Kano, after appeals from Christian leaders.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3777441.stm
Submitted on Thu, 06/03/2004 - 23:00
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