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Jonathan election and post-election violence

Goodluck Jonathan won the 2011 presidential election, which many observers rated improved, but post-election violence erupted in northern states.

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Jonathan election and post-election violence

Goodluck Jonathan won the 2011 presidential election, which many observers rated improved, but post-election violence erupted in northern states.

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Goodluck Jonathan won the 2011 presidential election, which many observers rated improved, but post-election violence erupted in northern states. Youth corps members and civilians were among those killed.

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