Biafra latest news 2020

Here are some of the latest news updates on Biafra, a secessionist movement in Nigeria, as of 2020:

Protests and Clashes

• In January 2020, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a key group in the Biafra movement, called for a global protest to mark the 52nd anniversary of the Biafran declaration of independence. The protests were met with violence in some parts of Nigeria, with reports of clashes between IPOB members and security forces.
• In February 2020, there were reports of clashes between IPOB members and the Nigerian Army in the southeastern state of Abia, resulting in the deaths of several people.

Nigerian Government Crackdown

• In June 2020, the Nigerian government launched a crackdown on IPOB and other separatist groups, with reports of arrests, detentions, and alleged human rights abuses.
• In July 2020, the Nigerian Army announced that it had killed over 1,000 IPOB members in a military operation in the southeastern state of Imo.

International Reaction

• In January 2020, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) called on the Nigerian government to respect the rights of IPOB members and to investigate reports of human rights abuses.
• In February 2020, the European Union (EU) expressed concern over the violence in Nigeria and called for restraint and dialogue between the government and IPOB.

Nnamdi Kanu's Arrest and Detention

• In June 2020, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, was arrested by the Nigerian government and detained without charge. Kanu had been on the run since 2017, when he was granted bail after being arrested and charged with treason.
• In August 2020, Kanu's lawyer announced that his client was being held in solitary confinement and was subjected to physical and psychological torture.

Biafra Referendum

• In October 2020, IPOB announced plans to hold a referendum on Biafran independence, despite the Nigerian government's opposition to the move.
• In November 2020, the Nigerian government banned the referendum, with the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, describing it as "unconstitutional and illegal".

Other Developments

• In January 2020, the Biafran National Council (BNC), a coalition of Biafran groups, announced plans to establish a Biafran government-in-exile in the United Kingdom.
• In March 2020, the Biafran separatist movement suffered a setback when the leader of the BNC, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, was arrested and detained by the Nigerian government.

These are just some of the latest news updates on the Biafra movement. The situation remains volatile and sensitive, with ongoing protests, clashes, and arrests.