Biafra news 2019
Here are some significant news stories related to Biafra from 2019:
January 2019
- The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group, announced that it would be observing a sit-at-home order on January 15, 2019, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Biafran declaration of independence. The order was largely complied with, with many businesses and schools shut down in the southeastern region of Nigeria.
February 2019
- The Nigerian government launched a military operation, Operation Python Dance II, in the southeastern region, aimed at cracking down on IPOB and other separatist groups. The operation led to the arrest and detention of several IPOB leaders, including Nnamdi Kanu, the group's leader.
March 2019
- The Nigerian government announced that it would be prosecuting Nnamdi Kanu and other IPOB leaders for treason and other offenses. Kanu was later released from detention in April 2019, but the charges against him and other IPOB leaders remained.
April 2019
- The IPOB announced that it would be holding a global protest on May 30, 2019, to mark the anniversary of the Biafran declaration of independence. The protest was largely peaceful, with thousands of people participating in demonstrations across the world.
May 2019
- The Nigerian government banned the IPOB and declared it a terrorist organization, citing its alleged involvement in violence and attacks on security personnel. The ban was widely criticized by human rights groups and international organizations.
June 2019
- The IPOB announced that it would be holding a sit-at-home order on June 6, 2019, to protest the ban and the alleged persecution of its members. The order was largely complied with, with many businesses and schools shut down in the southeastern region.
July 2019
- The Nigerian government launched a new military operation, Operation Egwu Eke III, in the southeastern region, aimed at cracking down on IPOB and other separatist groups. The operation led to the arrest and detention of several IPOB members.
August 2019
- The IPOB announced that it would be holding a global protest on August 9, 2019, to mark the anniversary of the Biafran declaration of independence. The protest was largely peaceful, with thousands of people participating in demonstrations across the world.
September 2019
- The Nigerian government announced that it would be prosecuting several IPOB members for treason and other offenses. The IPOB responded by calling for a sit-at-home order on September 14, 2019, to protest the alleged persecution of its members.
October 2019
- The IPOB announced that it would be holding a global protest on October 12, 2019, to mark the anniversary of the Biafran declaration of independence. The protest was largely peaceful, with thousands of people participating in demonstrations across the world.
November 2019
- The Nigerian government launched a new military operation, Operation Awatse, in the southeastern region, aimed at cracking down on IPOB and other separatist groups. The operation led to the arrest and detention of several IPOB members.
December 2019
- The IPOB announced that it would be holding a sit-at-home order on December 12, 2019, to protest the alleged persecution of its members and the ban on the group. The order was largely complied with, with many businesses and schools shut down in the southeastern region.
These are just a few of the significant news stories related to Biafra from 2019. The situation remains tense and volatile, with both the Nigerian government and the IPOB continuing to engage in a cycle of violence and protest.