Posted on 12/31/2011 1:11:29 PM PST by Just4Him
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a state of emergency in parts of the country following attacks from the Islamist group Boko Haram.
The measure is in force is areas of the Yobe and Borno states in the north-east, Plateau state in central Nigeria and Niger state in the east.
International borders in the affected areas have been temporarily closed.
Mr Jonathan vowed to "crush" Boko Haram, which killed dozens in attacks across the country on Christmas Day.
Announcing the state of emergency in a live televised address, Mr Jonathan said: "The temporary closure of our borders in the affected areas is only an interim measure designed to address the current security challenges."
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“Whiter Shade of Pale” was a great song.
Is that anything like Procol Harum? :)
Beat you to it.....
Don’t forget the Pina Colada
...with one of those little umbrellas.
good one, but your dating yourself..
Could you explain to me how a picture of obama eating ice cream that is linked from a thread on FReerepublic is a no no?
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OK,I did not see a Getty water mark
I realize your job is a legal nightmare, but doesn’t the disclaimer on FR handle most of this BS?
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