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This chapter draws threads from all the previous chapters into a conclusion, presenting an overview of the findings and contributions of this book, together with recommendations for future research. Closely related to the dynamics of choice between Ogoni nonviolence and Ijaw violence is the understanding of the types of leadership that steered the two groups towards their different courses of action. While acknowledging the similarities of the living experiences of the Ogoni and the Ijaw ethnic groups in the Niger Delta, clear distinctions emerged, showing that the two conflicts are not one and the same. Each group is fighting a context-specific battle.
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Mai-Bornu, Z.L. (2020). Conclusion. In: Political Violence and Oil in Africa. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45525-5_7
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