A statement by MEND said "a situation where the future of the Niger Delta is tied to the health and well-being of one man is unacceptable."

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Many end up relying on charity. Reconstructive surgery can mend most of the injuries.

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heads the group's consumer research center. "Confidence is on the mend.

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The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) says armed with assault rifles and heavy machine guns raided an oil facility jointly operated by Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron in Rivers state.

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