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EU arms embargo follows repression concerns

European restrictions targeted arms transfers to Nigeria amid human-rights concerns.

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1995

EU arms embargo follows repression concerns

European restrictions targeted arms transfers to Nigeria amid human-rights concerns.

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European restrictions targeted arms transfers to Nigeria amid human-rights concerns. The embargo formed part of wider sanctions and diplomatic pressure.

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