Biafra court news
Here are some recent news updates on the Biafra court cases:
Nnamdi Kanu's Trial
- On October 21, 2021, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was rearraigned before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria. Kanu is facing charges of treason, terrorism, and other offenses.
- On November 10, 2021, Kanu's trial was adjourned to January 19, 2022, due to the absence of his lead counsel, Mike Ozekhome (SAN).
- On January 19, 2022, Kanu's trial resumed, and he was absent from court, citing security concerns. The court ordered that Kanu be produced in court on February 26, 2022.
Other Biafra-related Court Cases
- On October 15, 2021, a Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, sentenced 12 IPOB members to 10 years imprisonment each for allegedly committing treasonable felony.
- On November 18, 2021, a High Court in Enugu, Nigeria, sentenced 10 IPOB members to 10 years imprisonment each for allegedly committing treasonable felony.
- On December 14, 2021, a Federal High Court in Lagos, Nigeria, sentenced 10 IPOB members to 10 years imprisonment each for allegedly committing treasonable felony.
International Intervention
- On October 21, 2021, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) called on the Nigerian government to respect the rights of Biafrans and to address the allegations of human rights abuses against them.
- On November 10, 2021, the European Union (EU) expressed concern over the human rights situation in Nigeria, including the treatment of Biafrans.
Protests and Demonstrations
- On October 1, 2021, IPOB members protested in various parts of Nigeria, including Abuja, Lagos, and Enugu, to mark the anniversary of the Biafran declaration of independence.
- On November 6, 2021, IPOB members protested in Abuja, Nigeria, to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu and other detained Biafran activists.
Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available news sources and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.