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Nigerian security forces fire tear gas in parliament to prevent return of opposition politician
Nigerian security forces have fired tear gas inside parliament, just before a crucial debate on security in the conflict-ridden north-east.
Reports say the police were trying to stop House of Representatives speaker Aminu Tambuwal from entering.
Mr Tambuwal defected to the opposition from the ruling PDP last month. His former colleagues have since argued he should be stripped of his speaker role.
Senate leader David Mark ordered both chambers to close until next week.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-30129630
Reports say the police were trying to stop House of Representatives speaker Aminu Tambuwal from entering.
Mr Tambuwal defected to the opposition from the ruling PDP last month. His former colleagues have since argued he should be stripped of his speaker role.
Senate leader David Mark ordered both chambers to close until next week.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-30129630
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