Al Jazeera's exclusive interview with Nigeria's rebel leader - 01 Nov 09BackNigeria's main rebel group, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (Mend), is threatening to call off its ceasefire with the government if foreign oil companies do not leave their land. Henry Okah, the group's leader, told Al Jazeera's Yvonne Ndege that the government has not stuck to its part of the deal and that "there will be a resumption of violence very soon". Many of the armed groups argue that they are fighting for a greater share of oil revenue to remain in the Niger delta and complain of the pollution caused by the industry. Attacks on pipelines and industry facilities - along with the kidnapping of oil workers - since early 2006 have cost the world's eighth-biggest oil exporter billions of dollars a year in lost revenues and added to volatility in global energy prices. Dora Akunyili, the Nigerian minister of information, told Al Jazeera: "We need to establish peace in that region. It is only when peace is established that meaningful dialogue can follow and sustainable development would naturally be in place". Click here to watch Henry Okah's exclusive interview with Al Jazeera. Category: News Uploaded: November 1st, 2009 @ 10:46 am Author: AlJazeeraEnglish Length: 02:45 Rating: Views: Tags: movement for the emancipation of niger delta mend foreign oil companies nigeria henry okah yvonne ndege africa crude black gold rebel group Related Video Links:» View Video Comments For Al Jazeera's exclusive interview with Nigeria's rebel leader - 01 Nov 09 » View AlJazeeraEnglish's Other Uploaded Videos Video Thumbnails:Video Embedding Code:* Embed this video on your website, social bookmark, myspace, or blog. |
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