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EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by crudeoilagent: 6:27am On Jan 21, 2016 |
The European Union has supported a Referendum for Biafra, and has called for such referendum to be carried out within 90 Days. EU says it will only recognize Biafra born out of international Law through the Referendum and not armed rebellion. They also called on Nigeria to release all political prisoners, and for Nigeria to respect Human Rights of all citizens and to withdraw from using the military to crack down on demonstrators. The EU said that while it has strong ties with Nigeria, “protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms remains a priority for the EU and we encourage the authorities [Nigeria] in every occasion to respect such right. Federica Mogherini, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security has replied Biafra agitators and the Organization of Emerging African States (OEAS) over their call for a referendum.The OEAS had earlier requested that the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security utilizes their good office to help bring about a referendum for Biafra’s independence. The OEAS also called for release of all Biafran political prisoners, a stand down of Nigerian forces, and a snap referendum to be held within 90 days. In response to their request, Mogherini replied Dr., Jonathan Levy, OEAS Chief Administrative Officer, stressing that, the European Union’s official position is that while it has strong diplomatic and economic ties with Nigeria, “protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms remains a priority for the EU and we encourage the authorities [Nigeria] in every occasion to respect such rights.” The EU went on to advise the OEAS and Biafrans that self-determination and border changes must be in accordance with established international law. The OEAS has called for an internationally recognized referendum on Biafra independence or autonomy. The EU has indicated it will only recognize a Biafra born via international law and not armed secession. To achieve a referendum, the OEAS advises all nonviolent means should be utilized including general strikes, economic boycotts, work actions, demonstrations, lawsuits, and civil disobedience. Nigeria is a member of The International Labor Organization (ILO). The ILO recognizes the right to engage in general strikes and the right to strike is also recognized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of 1966 (Article 8(1) (d)). www.africabusinessworld.com/eu-calls-for-biafra-referendum-within-90-days-says-it-will-recognize-biafra-if-referendum-passes/2016/01/19/ 1 Like |
Re: EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by HungerBAD: 6:29am On Jan 21, 2016 |
EU is in Europe. Nigeria is in Africa. The EU will be okay. 2 Likes |
Re: EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by Nobody: 6:29am On Jan 21, 2016 |
Hmmm 2 Likes
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Re: EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by TruthHurts1(m): 6:31am On Jan 21, 2016 |
Headline is a bit misleading. The EU simply said it would respect the outcome of any referendum held on the Biafra issue. It did not say that it supports Biafra. 2 Likes |
Re: EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by welbeck317(m): 6:33am On Jan 21, 2016 |
EU abi EWU hope dey recognised dilector as a prisoner 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by EHMIR(m): 6:52am On Jan 21, 2016 |
Sometimes i dont read posts,i just sharp sharp rush to buy land just to read comments later abeg mek i dig small hole for dis my land incase diss makes fp 1 Like |
Re: EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by SLIDEwaxie(m): 6:56am On Jan 21, 2016 |
Na ur type dey give igbos hypertension. Imagine, u people just hold the knob wey u dry use turn up the volume of their hopes high and low at wish. Now, u don wish to turn am up... Continue... 2 Likes |
Re: EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by HERSLEY(f): 7:00am On Jan 21, 2016 |
Any how it goes |
Re: EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by Nobody: 7:00am On Jan 21, 2016 |
how important is EU to AU?
#Twerp |
Re: EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by Blizzy9ja: 7:18am On Jan 21, 2016 |
A welcome developement... |
Re: EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by Emyogalanya: 7:33am On Jan 21, 2016 |
TruthHurts1:olodo they said they will support biafra if it emerges through established inter. Laws so the fact still remains that there are laws to establishing a new country that if biafra follows them through it will gain eu support and will lose it if biafra goes arms way to get freedom its a 50.50 thing. Its left for us biafrans to go home and do our home work and restrategise by dropping armed /violence and follow the lawfull path to freedom |
Re: EU Calls For Biafra Referendum Within 90 Days-says It Will Recognize Biafra by Mynd44: 7:35am On Jan 21, 2016 |
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