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Curfew relaxed in Warri

The government of the south-eastern state of Delta has relaxed a curfew imposed in June in the town of Warri following communal clashes.

The government of the south-eastern state of Delta has relaxed a curfew imposed in June in the town of Warri following communal clashes.

The curfew now begins at 22:00 hours instead of 18:00 hours and ends at 6:00 hours.

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