Cnn and biafra news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from CNN and other sources related to Biafra:
CNN:
- "Nigeria's Biafra separatist movement: What you need to know" (September 2020) - This article provides an overview of the Biafra movement, its history, and its current state.
- "Nigeria's military kills 12 Biafra separatists in clash" (August 2020) - This article reports on a clash between Nigerian military forces and Biafra separatists in which 12 separatists were killed.
- "Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu arrested in London" (June 2020) - This article reports on the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group seeking independence for Biafra, in London.
Other sources:
- "Biafra: Nigeria's forgotten war" (The Guardian, August 2020) - This article provides a historical perspective on the Biafran War, which was fought from 1967 to 1970, and its ongoing impact on the region.
- "Biafra: The struggle for independence" (Al Jazeera, July 2020) - This article provides an overview of the Biafra movement and its goals, as well as the challenges it faces.
- "Nigeria's Biafra crisis: A timeline" (BBC News, June 2020) - This article provides a timeline of key events in the Biafra crisis, including the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu and the clashes between Nigerian military forces and Biafra separatists.
Recent developments:
- In August 2020, the Nigerian military launched a crackdown on Biafra separatists in the southeastern region of the country, leading to reports of human rights abuses and violence.
- In June 2020, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the IPOB, was arrested in London and extradited to Nigeria, where he is facing charges of treason.
- In July 2020, the Nigerian government announced plans to establish a new police unit to combat Biafra separatism, which has been criticized by human rights groups as a move to further suppress the movement.
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