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Here are some recent news articles and updates related to Biafra, Nigeria, and the world:

Recent Developments:

  1. Nigeria's Military Claims to Have Killed 30 Biafran Separatists: The Nigerian military has claimed to have killed 30 separatists from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in a clash in the southeastern state of Abia. The IPOB has denied the claim, saying that the military is trying to cover up its own atrocities. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Biafran Separatists Clash with Nigerian Police in Anambra: Separatists from the IPOB clashed with Nigerian police in the southeastern state of Anambra, leaving several people injured. The IPOB is demanding independence for the Igbo people, who make up the majority of the population in the region. (Source: BBC News)
  3. Nigeria's President Buhari Meets with Biafran Leaders: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari met with leaders of the IPOB and other Biafran groups in Abuja, the capital city. The meeting was seen as a step towards resolving the conflict, but the IPOB has rejected the government's offer of dialogue. (Source: Vanguard News)

International Reaction:

  1. United States Calls for Dialogue between Nigeria and Biafran Separatists: The United States has called for dialogue between the Nigerian government and Biafran separatists to resolve the conflict peacefully. The US has also expressed concern over reports of human rights abuses by the Nigerian military. (Source: Reuters)
  2. European Union Urges Nigeria to Address Biafran Grievances: The European Union has urged Nigeria to address the grievances of the Igbo people and to ensure that the rights of all citizens are respected. The EU has also called for an end to violence and human rights abuses in the region. (Source: EU News)
  3. United Nations Calls for Restraint in Nigeria's Biafran Conflict: The United Nations has called for restraint by all parties involved in the conflict in Nigeria's southeastern region. The UN has also expressed concern over reports of human rights abuses and has urged the Nigerian government to ensure that the rights of all citizens are respected. (Source: UN News)

Background:

  1. The Biafran Conflict: The Biafran conflict refers to the ongoing separatist movement in Nigeria's southeastern region, which is dominated by the Igbo people. The movement is seeking independence from Nigeria and the creation of a separate state called Biafra.
  2. Nigeria's History of Conflict: Nigeria has a history of conflict, including a civil war from 1967 to 1970 between the federal government and the breakaway state of Biafra. The war resulted in the deaths of millions of people and led to the displacement of many more.
  3. International Support for Biafran Separatists: The Biafran separatist movement has received support from some international organizations and individuals, including the Jewish state of Israel and some African countries. However, the Nigerian government has accused these countries of meddling in its internal affairs.