Current biafra news today
Here are some current Biafra news updates:
Protests and Demonstrations
- On February 14, 2023, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) held a massive protest in Onitsha, Anambra State, to mark the 54th anniversary of the Biafran declaration of independence. The protest was peaceful, with thousands of people participating. (Source: Vanguard News)
- On February 16, 2023, IPOB members protested in Aba, Abia State, against the alleged killing of a Biafran by the Nigerian Army. The protest was marked by clashes between protesters and security forces, with several people injured. (Source: The Cable)
Nigerian Government Response
- On February 15, 2023, the Nigerian government warned IPOB against further protests, saying that any attempt to disrupt public peace would be met with force. The government also accused IPOB of being a terrorist organization. (Source: Premium Times)
- On February 17, 2023, the Nigerian Army announced that it had deployed troops to the South-East region to maintain peace and order. The army also warned IPOB members to desist from violent protests. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
International Community
- On February 14, 2023, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) called on the Nigerian government to respect the rights of Biafrans and to address the allegations of human rights abuses in the region. (Source: This Day Live)
- On February 16, 2023, the European Union (EU) urged Nigeria to respect the rights of its citizens, including those in the South-East region, and to address the root causes of the Biafran agitation. (Source: The Punch)
Other Developments
- On February 15, 2023, the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, was granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja, pending the outcome of his appeal against his conviction. Kanu has been in detention since 2015. (Source: The Nation)
- On February 17, 2023, the Biafran National Council (BNC) announced that it had formed a new government-in-exile, with a president and a cabinet. The BNC is a rival organization to IPOB. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
Please note that the situation in Biafra is complex and sensitive, and the news updates may be subject to change. It's essential to verify information from credible sources to ensure accuracy.