What does MEND stand for?

Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Nigeria's oil production has been dwindling steadily since 2006, when the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta launched an armed campaign to push for a better deal for the impoverished oil region.

Nigeria : Nigeria s oil production rises to 2.4mpd

President Umaru Yar'Adua met the ex-chiefs of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), the main rebel group.

Nigerian president in 'fruitful' oil rebel talks

In an e-mail statement to journalists, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta also said Sunday it plans phased attacks until its goal is achieved.

Nigerian militants claim attack on Shell facility

He has spent close to nine months in captivity and we hope to release him today as his gift," the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) said in an email to the media.

Nigeria militants say will release British hostage

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta had threatened to hold Robin until their leader, being tried on arms trafficking charges, was freed.

OIL HOSTAGE BRIT IS FREE

Mr Maguire, from Fairfield, was among 27 workers snatched by the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta.

Nigeria kidnap dad sends letter home

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta released the first pictures of Robin Barry Hughes and Matthew John Maguire, who are believed to have been among 27 oil workers, including five expatriates, kidnapped by militants when their vessel was hijacked on September 9.

HOSTAGE BRITONS ALIVE AND WELL, SAY MILITANTS

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), the main militant group in the region, is still holding two Britons it said it had 'rescued' in early October after pirates seized them from an oil supply vessel on September 9.

Fears after Scots oilman is seized by Niger rebels