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2008-08-26 Africa Subsaharan

Dozens of mines have exploded as they were being handed over by Tuareg rebels to the government of Niger. One person was killed and 40 seriously injured when a man accidentally stepped on one of the mines, setting off a chain reaction, officials say.

Among the injured is the governor of the Zinder region where the arms handover was taking place.

The Tuareg rebel Niger Movement for Justice (MNJ) last week denied it would end their year-long fight.

The dead man was a government official who had been acting as an intermediary between the government and the rebels, the Associated Press news agency reported.

Posted by Fred 2008-08-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 One person was killed and 40 seriously injured when a man accidentally stepped on one of the mines, setting off a chain reaction, officials say.

He probably stepped on it as he was finishing his cigarette next to the "Do Not Smoke" warning sign.

I'm sure the governor feels secure, especially now his intermediary is dead.

Life's a sad comedy.

Posted by JitterBug 2008-08-26 00:28|| 2008-08-26 00:28|| Front Page Top

#2 So, have those mines been disarmed?
Sure. I'll jump on one to prove...

Posted by tu3031 2008-08-26 11:23|| 2008-08-26 11:23|| Front Page Top

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