Cnn news on biafra referendum

I've searched for CNN news articles related to the Biafra referendum. Here are a few results:

  1. "Nigeria's Biafra region holds referendum on independence" (September 2017)

This article reports on the referendum held in the southeastern region of Nigeria, which is predominantly inhabited by the Igbo people, who are seeking independence from Nigeria. The referendum was organized by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group led by Nnamdi Kanu. The article notes that the Nigerian government had banned the referendum and threatened to arrest anyone who participated.

  1. "Nigeria's Biafra region votes on independence, despite government ban" (September 2017)

This article provides more details on the referendum, including the fact that it was held despite the Nigerian government's ban. The article quotes Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, as saying that the referendum is a "democratic right" and that the Igbo people have the right to self-determination.

  1. "Nigeria's Biafra region holds referendum on independence, but outcome uncertain" (September 2017)

This article reports on the outcome of the referendum, which was disputed by both sides. The article notes that the Nigerian government had declared the referendum illegal and had threatened to arrest anyone who participated. The article quotes a spokesperson for the Nigerian government as saying that the referendum was a "nullity" and that the Igbo people are not entitled to independence.

  1. "Nigeria's Biafra region seeks independence, but faces opposition from government" (May 2018)

This article provides an update on the situation in the Biafra region, which is still seeking independence from Nigeria. The article notes that the Nigerian government has continued to crack down on separatist groups, including IPOB, and that many Igbo people have been arrested and detained. The article quotes a spokesperson for IPOB as saying that the group will continue to push for independence, despite the government's opposition.

  1. "Nigeria's Biafra region holds fresh referendum on independence, despite government ban" (October 2020)

This article reports on a fresh referendum held in the Biafra region, despite the Nigerian government's ban. The article notes that the referendum was organized by IPOB and that many Igbo people participated. The article quotes a spokesperson for IPOB as saying that the referendum is a "democratic right" and that the Igbo people have the right to self-determination.

Please note that these articles may not be exhaustive, and there may be other CNN news articles related to the Biafra referendum that are not included in this list.