Revenge in the name of religion : Nigeria : the cycle of violence in Plateau and Kano States

Recommendations. To the Nigerian government and security forces -- To religious and community leaders, at national, state and local levels. -- The conflict in Plateau State. -- The conflict in Yelwa. Background -- Violent conflict in Yelwa -- Internal displacement. -- The government's response to the violence in Plateau State. The state of emergency -- Peace initiatives -- Commissions of inquiry -- Arrests and prosecutions. -- Revenge and retaliation in Kano. Killings of Christians by Muslims. Killings in Sharada -- Killings in Panshekara and other areas. -- The brutal response of the police and the military -- Arrests and prosecutions -- Internal displacement. -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements. Includes bibliographical references. 83 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.