From The Washington Post:ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's most prominent militant group said it would observe a 60-day ceasefire from Wednesday after the release of rebel leader Henry Okah.
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) said it was also halting its attacks, which have crippled Africa's biggest oil and gas industry, to allow for government peace talks.
The military last month said it would also observe a two-month ceasefire.
"Hopefully, the ceasefire period will create an enabling environment for progressive dialogue," MEND said in a statement.
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