Biafra news today 2020
Here are some recent news updates on Biafra, a secessionist movement in Nigeria, as of 2020:
October 2020:
- The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a leading separatist group, has announced plans to hold a global protest on October 30, 2020, to mark the 53rd anniversary of the Biafran declaration of independence. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The Nigerian government has banned IPOB and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from participating in the protest, citing security concerns. (Source: Premium Times)
September 2020:
- The Nigerian army has launched a fresh operation in the southeastern region of the country, aimed at cracking down on IPOB and other separatist groups. (Source: BBC News)
- The operation has led to the arrest of several IPOB members and the destruction of their properties. (Source: The Cable)
August 2020:
- The Biafran National Council (BNC), a coalition of separatist groups, has called for a boycott of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, citing the government's alleged failure to address the demands of the Biafran people. (Source: The Nation)
- The Nigerian government has dismissed the boycott call, describing it as a "waste of time". (Source: Premium Times)
July 2020:
- The IPOB has accused the Nigerian government of planning to kill its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and has called on its members to be vigilant. (Source: The Punch)
- The Nigerian government has denied the allegations, describing them as "baseless and unfounded". (Source: Vanguard News)
June 2020:
- The Biafran separatist movement has gained momentum in recent months, with many young people in the southeastern region of Nigeria identifying with the cause. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Nigerian government has responded by launching a series of military operations in the region, aimed at cracking down on the separatist movement. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that the situation in Biafra is complex and sensitive, and the information provided here is based on publicly available news sources.