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[Published: Thursday January 21 2010]

Curfew eased in Nigeria riot city

Jos, Nigeria, 21 Jan-(ANA)-Nigerian authorities have relaxed the 24-hour curfew in the central city of Jos, where fighting between Muslims and Christians has left hundreds dead.

Army chief Lt Col Shekari Galadima said he was satisfied the violence which began on Sunday had been halted.

Officials said easing the curfew would allow people to find food and water and those displaced to return home.

Eyewitnesses say the army is patrolling the streets and people are wary about venturing too far.

Correspondents say the lifting of the curfew will allow Muslim clerics to organise funeral and bury the dead.

People can now leave their houses between 1000 and 1700 local time. (ANA)

FA/ANA/21 January 2010----

 


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