[American Oyaji]

I wonder why they didnt see this coming.

I certainly did. Muslims these days are a pretty hyper bunch.

I mean, why hold such a contest in a country without strong women's rights.

[Andocrates]

I know you're not supposed to say stuff like this, but Muslims seem to think killing people is the answer to everything. And what's up with Africa? No matter how much time and effort the world spends on this backward continent nothing ever seems to change there.

<rant off>

[Taro Toporific]

Nigeria calls off Miss World show

the bloodshed which left at least 100 people dead and 500 injured in Kaduna this week.

Hey, it continues . . .

Nigeria Riot Toll Jumps to Over 200
Sunday, November 24, 2002 updated 4:44 a.m. PT
LAGOS, Nigeria -- The death toll in rioting between Muslims and Christians in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna jumped to more than 200, a senior Red Cross official said Sunday, more than double previous estimates.

U.S. Miss World contestant Rebekah Revels smiles after escaping Nigeria and arriving at London's Gatwick Airport, November 24, 2002.

Nigeria riots continue as Miss World departs
Mobs of Christians attacked Muslims in southern neighborhoods of Kaduna ''with new bitterness'' Saturday because they viewed the pageant's cancellation as a ''Muslim victory,'' Ijewere said."