Biafra news 2020

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

January 2020:

• The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a leading Biafran separatist group, announced that it would be observing a sit-at-home order on January 28, 2020, to mark the 51st anniversary of the Biafran declaration of independence.
• The Nigerian government warned against the sit-at-home order, saying it would disrupt economic activities and threaten national security.

February 2020:

• The Nigerian army launched a crackdown on IPOB members in the southeastern region of Nigeria, leading to reports of human rights abuses and killings.
• The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expressed concern over the Nigerian government's treatment of IPOB members, saying it had led to "serious human rights violations."

March 2020:

• The Nigerian government announced that it would be prosecuting IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu for treason and other offenses.
• The IPOB responded by calling for a global protest against the Nigerian government's alleged human rights abuses.

April 2020:

• The COVID-19 pandemic led to a temporary suspension of IPOB's sit-at-home orders, as the group called on its members to observe social distancing and other health guidelines.
• The Nigerian government used the pandemic as an opportunity to crack down on IPOB members, arresting and detaining several leaders and activists.

May 2020:

• The IPOB announced that it would be resuming its sit-at-home orders, citing the Nigerian government's alleged failure to address the group's demands for self-determination.
• The Nigerian government responded by deploying troops to the southeastern region to maintain order and prevent disruptions to economic activities.

June 2020:

• The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention called on the Nigerian government to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, citing concerns over his detention without trial.
• The IPOB announced that it would be observing a global protest on June 20, 2020, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Biafran war.

July 2020:

• The Nigerian government launched a new crackdown on IPOB members, arresting and detaining several leaders and activists.
• The IPOB responded by calling for a global protest against the Nigerian government's alleged human rights abuses.

August 2020:

• The IPOB announced that it would be observing a sit-at-home order on August 9, 2020, to mark the anniversary of the Biafran declaration of independence.
• The Nigerian government warned against the sit-at-home order, saying it would disrupt economic activities and threaten national security.

September 2020:

• The Nigerian government announced that it would be prosecuting IPOB members for alleged terrorism and other offenses.
• The IPOB responded by calling for a global protest against the Nigerian government's alleged human rights abuses.

October 2020:

• The IPOB announced that it would be observing a sit-at-home order on October 1, 2020, to mark Nigeria's independence day.
• The Nigerian government warned against the sit-at-home order, saying it would disrupt economic activities and threaten national security.

November 2020:

• The Nigerian government launched a new crackdown on IPOB members, arresting and detaining several leaders and activists.
• The IPOB responded by calling for a global protest against the Nigerian government's alleged human rights abuses.

December 2020:

• The IPOB announced that it would be observing a sit-at-home order on December 12, 2020, to mark the anniversary of the Biafran war.
• The Nigerian government warned against the sit-at-home order, saying it would disrupt economic activities and threaten national security.

Please note that the situation on the ground is constantly evolving, and these updates may not reflect the current situation.