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The government says it is on alert for Boko Haram attacks during the Christmas period and other festivals for Christians and Muslims.

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The vigilante commander, who asked not to be identified, said his group had joined the effort to repel the attackers.

There were no immediate reports of casualties nor any immediate claim of responsibility. It was also not immediately possible to identify the target of the assault.

Boko Haram has in the past targeted places of worship during religious celebrations, including attacking churches at Christmas or mosques during Muslim festivals or prayer times.

The last major Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri, a mainly Muslim city with a Christian minority Cheap Daniel Norris Jersey , was in June, when the group launched an assault on the eve of a visit by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

(Agencies)

" " Wang Yang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and vice premier, speaks at the opening ceremony of the 10th national congress of Taiwan compatriots in Beijing, capital of China Cheap Justin Verlander Jersey , Dec. 22, 2017. (XinhuaLi Tao)

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Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureauof the CPC Central Committee and vice premier, made the remarks atthe opening ceremony of the 10th national congress of Taiwancompatriots.

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Wang Yang reviewed achievements made during the last five yearsand stressed new tasks given by the 19th CPC National Congress.

""Peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait andthe reunification of China is the shared dream and fundamentalinterest of all Chinese people,"" Wang said.

Wang called on ACFTC and its local branches to study andimplement the spirit of the 19th CPC National Congress, adhere topeaceful development of cross-Strait ties, promote people-to-peopleexchanges, and strengthen its own capacity to accomplish itsmission of winning over the support of Taiwan people.

He called on Party committees and governments at all levels toexercise leadership and give greater support to the work ofACFTC.

The four-day congress is attended by over 300 representatives ofTaiwan compatriots from across the country. It will review thereport of the ninth ACFTC council and elect a new ACFTCcouncil.

Established in December 1981 Cheap Michael Fulmer Jersey , the ACFTC consists mainly ofnative Taiwanese residing on the Chinese mainland. Enditem

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