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INNOCENT CIVILIANS SUFFER IN THE NIGER DELTA CRISES

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Photos from London Protest

On Monday 1st June members and friends of the Niger Delta gathered outside 10 Downing Street and later the Nigerian High Commission to protest against the continued military attacks by the Nigerian Federal Government.

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Posted by Sokari Ekine

LAMENTATIONS FROM GBARAMATU BOMBINGS

Gbaramatu Report - Report by Enviornmental Rights Action on the Bombings

“They bombed everywhere and everything. They don't have feelings at all. I was lucky to have my
children and husband alive. My neighbour lost his pregnant wife in the incidence. She was my friend too.” - Evelyn Emmanuel On May 14, 2009 at about noon, Gbaramatu Kingdom,Delta State, was in a festive mood. There had been an influx of guests into the community from far and near. They all came to witness the presentation of the Staff of Office to the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Ogie the third. The palace located in Oporoza was filled with well- wishers as the day also marked the King's one year anniversary. Suddenly, three low flying helicopters were seen approaching the Kindgom. The community people initially thought they were flying dignitaries to the ceremony or that they were part of the glamour for the ceremony. They were wrong. Dead wrong!

The three choppers were actually gunships of the Joint  Military Task Force, on a mission to mow down the Gbaramatu Kingdom. Suddenly the gunships started bombing everywhere, the King's palace inclusive. The JTF, ostensibly on a mission of searching  for militants and rescuing hostages, embarked on massive military assault on Gbaramatu Kingdom made up of 163 communities, villages and hamlets. The military deployed its most sophisticated weaponry against the hapless residents of the community

Sokari Ekine

PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION AGAINST ATROCITIES IN NIGER DELTA

THE NIGER DELTA SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN IS ORGANISING A PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION IN LONDON AGAINST THE MASSACRES IN THE NIGER DELTA BY THE NIGERIAN ARMY The people of the Niger Delta under the umbrella of the Niger Delta Solidarity campaign will be holding a public demonstration in London to protest against the invasion and bombing of several Niger Delta communities by the Nigerian Military. These atrocious acts of brutality have led to an estimated death toll of over 1000 people and more than 20,0000 displaced people. Several towns and villages have been completely razed and many others are under occupation by the military. These military attacks are still continuing today. Come join us and raise your voice against these massacres that are being committed against the oppressed people of the Niger Delta. Date: Monday 1st June 2009 Venue: 10 Downing Street / Nigerian High commission Time: 12 Noon - 2pm (10 Downing Street) 2 – 3 pm (Nigerian High Commission, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London. WC2N 5BX.) We will be handing over a petition to the British Prime Minister, Mr. Gordon Brown. Inemo Samiama Coordinator Niger Delta Solidarity Campaign For more information, Please contact; Tel: 07944542320, Email: inemo@lineone.net http://punditz.typepad.com/niger_delta_solidarity_gr/