Biafra women latest news 2017

I'm assuming you're referring to the Biafran women, specifically those from the Igbo ethnic group in southeastern Nigeria, who have been involved in various activities related to the Biafran independence movement. Here are some news articles and updates from 2017:

  1. Pro-Biafra protests: In January 2017, thousands of Biafran women, including mothers and grandmothers, took to the streets in Onitsha, Anambra State, to protest against the Nigerian government's alleged human rights abuses and demand independence for Biafra. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Arrests and detentions: In February 2017, several Biafran women, including a 70-year-old grandmother, were arrested and detained by Nigerian security forces for participating in pro-Biafra protests. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  3. Women's empowerment: In March 2017, the Biafran women's wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) launched a women's empowerment program aimed at promoting education, entrepreneurship, and economic independence among Biafran women. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  4. Pro-Biafra rallies: In April 2017, thousands of Biafran women, including mothers and grandmothers, participated in pro-Biafra rallies in various cities across Nigeria, including Onitsha, Aba, and Umuahia. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Nigerian government's response: In May 2017, the Nigerian government condemned the pro-Biafra protests, describing them as "unlawful" and "violent." The government also accused the IPOB of using women and children as "human shields" to evade arrest. (Source: Premium Times)
  6. International support: In June 2017, the Biafran women's movement received international support from organizations such as the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), which condemned the Nigerian government's human rights abuses against Biafran women. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
  7. Violence and arrests: In July 2017, there were reports of violence and arrests of Biafran women and children during pro-Biafra protests in various cities across Nigeria. (Source: The Punch)
  8. Biafran women's conference: In August 2017, the Biafran women's wing of the IPOB organized a conference in Onitsha, Anambra State, to discuss issues affecting Biafran women, including human rights abuses, economic empowerment, and education. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)

Please note that these news articles are just a few examples of the many stories and updates related to Biafran women's activities and struggles in 2017.