MEND goes pan-African,

condemns attacks on Libya

Nigeria's Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said it is resuming attacks on oil facilities shortly to protest continued troops deployment in the oil region as well as Western attacks on Libya. In an online statement, MEND's spokesman Jomo Gbomo singled out Italian oil giant ENI for its alleged involvement in the attacks on Libya, being carried out by NATO planes. 'The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger delta (MEND) observes with outrage the involvement of the ENI group of Italy in the attacks on the innocent citizens of Libya by Western nation’s intent on plundering the mineral resources of that nation.



'The ENI group has actively participated in the theft of oil in the Niger Delta for decades, assisting the Nigerian military in its scorched earth and genocidal actions against the justice-seeking citizens of the Niger Delta. ENI and its subsidiaries are simply thieves and cheap opportunists,' the statement said. MEND condemned what it sees as the double standard of the Western nations, who said the attacks on Libya are aimed at protecting civilians. 'Why have these Western nations ignored the bombing of villages and civilians in the Niger Delta by the Nigerian military? If they are so concerned about the removal of dictators in Africa why do enjoy good relationships with dictators in Angola and Equatorial Guinea? 'In solidarity with the oppressed people of Libya, we vow this day to henceforth pursue the complete destruction of all investment owned by ENI group in Nigeria and urge all around Africa to do likewise,' MEND said.



There has been a lull in militant activities in the Niger Delta since the successful amnesty programme, under which fighters dropped their weapons and embraced government's amnesty. The relative peace in the oil region has also been expected to continue, following the election of President Goodluck Jonathan - who hails from the oil region - as President last April. But MEND said the oil firms operating in the Niger Delta should not be deceived by the lull, 'as it is merely preceding a very violent storm' 'All companies looting the Niger Delta should steal as much as they can, while they can, for the end to the oppression, slavery and plundering of the Niger Delta is nigh,' MEND said, It also said the organisation and other groups in the Niger Delta had no respect for Jonathan 'or his class of moronic African leaders who gladly serve as stooges to Western governments'.

Source: nigeriatodayonline

But i thought mend have down tools. When the white serpent has bitten you,you will search in vain for a remedy against its bite. I wonder why our so called African leaders are not speakn with a united voice. Templates like this reminds me of Nkrumah, idi aminu dada, Abacha and Obj mostly for the fear,respect and hate they command in the international arena.

NATO I think is fighting an unjust war. Fine he was killing civillians but he has stopped. Are they saying if people take up arms against the government the govt should fold its arms and watch?Gadaffi may be an a$$ hole but the west just want him out at all cost.