Massob biafra news

Here are some recent news updates on the MASSOB (Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra) and the Biafra agitation:

Recent Developments:

  1. Pro-Biafra protests: MASSOB and other pro-Biafra groups have been holding protests and rallies across Nigeria, demanding independence for the Igbo people and the creation of a separate state of Biafra.
  2. Nigerian government crackdown: The Nigerian government has responded to the protests with force, leading to clashes between protesters and security forces. Several people have been killed and many more arrested.
  3. International pressure: The international community, including human rights organizations and governments, have called on the Nigerian government to respect the rights of the protesters and to engage in dialogue with MASSOB and other pro-Biafra groups.
  4. Biafra leader's arrest: The leader of MASSOB, Uchenna Madu, was arrested by Nigerian security forces in October 2020. His whereabouts are currently unknown.
  5. Biafra referendum: MASSOB has called for a referendum on the creation of a separate state of Biafra. The Nigerian government has refused to recognize the referendum, citing concerns about the legitimacy and security implications of such a vote.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Nigeria: Pro-Biafra protests turn violent as security forces clash with protesters" (Al Jazeera, November 2020)
  2. "Biafra: Nigerian government accused of human rights abuses" (BBC News, October 2020)
  3. "MASSOB leader arrested in Nigeria" (Pulse Nigeria, October 2020)
  4. "Biafra referendum: Nigeria refuses to recognize vote" (Premium Times, September 2020)
  5. "Igbo people demand independence from Nigeria" (The Guardian, August 2020)

Key Players:

  1. MASSOB: The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra is a pro-Biafra group that has been advocating for the creation of a separate state of Biafra since the 1990s.
  2. Nigerian government: The Nigerian government has been accused of human rights abuses and has refused to engage in dialogue with MASSOB and other pro-Biafra groups.
  3. IPOB: The Indigenous People of Biafra is another pro-Biafra group that has been involved in the agitation for a separate state of Biafra.
  4. Nnamdi Kanu: Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of IPOB and has been accused of inciting violence and promoting separatism.

Background:

The Biafra agitation dates back to the 1960s, when the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria declared independence from Nigeria and established the Republic of Biafra. The Nigerian government responded with force, leading to a brutal civil war that lasted from 1967 to 1970. Since then, there have been several attempts to revive the Biafran movement, including the current agitation led by MASSOB and IPOB.