Biafra news today 2018
Here are some recent news updates on Biafra from 2018:
May 2018
- The Nigerian government has banned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group seeking independence for the Igbo people, from holding rallies and protests in the country. (Source: BBC News)
- The IPOB has called for a global protest on May 30, 2018, to mark the anniversary of the declaration of the Republic of Biafra in 1967. (Source: Vanguard News)
June 2018
- The Nigerian army has launched a crackdown on IPOB members in the southeastern region of the country, leading to reports of human rights abuses and killings. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The IPOB has accused the Nigerian government of using excessive force against its members, and has called for international intervention. (Source: Premium Times)
July 2018
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new police unit to tackle separatist groups like IPOB. (Source: The Guardian)
- The IPOB has called for a boycott of the 2019 general elections in Nigeria, citing alleged electoral fraud and intimidation. (Source: This Day Live)
August 2018
- The Nigerian army has launched a new operation in the southeastern region, aimed at cracking down on IPOB and other separatist groups. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The IPOB has accused the Nigerian government of using the military to intimidate and kill its members, and has called for international action to stop the violence. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
September 2018
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new commission to investigate allegations of human rights abuses by the military in the southeastern region. (Source: The Punch)
- The IPOB has called for a global day of action on September 22, 2018, to mark the anniversary of the Biafran war. (Source: IPOB website)
October 2018
- The Nigerian government has banned the use of the hashtag #Biafra on social media, citing concerns about the spread of separatist propaganda. (Source: The Cable)
- The IPOB has accused the Nigerian government of using social media censorship to silence its members and suppress the Biafran movement. (Source: IPOB website)
November 2018
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new economic zone in the southeastern region, aimed at promoting economic development and reducing poverty. (Source: The Nation)
- The IPOB has called for a boycott of the new economic zone, citing concerns about the government's intentions and the potential for exploitation. (Source: IPOB website)
December 2018
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to promote national unity and integration, aimed at reducing tensions between different ethnic groups. (Source: The Guardian)
- The IPOB has accused the Nigerian government of using the campaign to promote a false narrative about national unity, and has called for greater recognition of the rights of the Igbo people. (Source: IPOB website)
Please note that these news updates are based on reports from various sources and may not reflect the full range of perspectives on the Biafra issue.