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Article: The truth behind the miss world riots in Niageria: sexism, fundamentalism, globalization, and oil. (International).
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- off our backs
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- March 1, 2003
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News of the riots over the Miss World pageant held in Nigeria was widely reported on U.S. television in the usual short form that leaves the viewer wondering what craziness in Nigeria leads to killing in the name of religion. What follows is an analysis of the situation in Nigeria that lead to the widespread rioting.
In late November, riots broke out in Kaduna, northern Nigeria. More than 220 people died, perhaps 1,000 were wounded, and five hundred were hospitalized. Three hundred and fifty were arrested. The army shot many of them. The government sees these disturbances as potential revolts. In the past four years, conflicts like this have become increasingly ...