A group of Nigerians and Americans has criticised the US for ignoring the increasing tension in southeastern Nigeria. Demonstrators gathered outside the US embassy in Abuja this week to urge Barack Obama and the Nigerian government to strengthen democratic institutions in the West African nation and address the issue of pro-Biafran calls for independence.
The protest, organised by umbrella organisation 33 International, came as a wave of rallies by pro-Biafrans is rocking the country's south-east and south-south. Pro-Biafrans are calling for the independence of territories that constituted the Biafran Republic, established in 1967 and re-annexed to Nigeria in 1970, following a civil war that claimed between one and three million lives.
Supporters of the Biafra cause hold regular marches − which they call "evangelisation" − across several states in southern Nigeria, mainly inhabited by the Igbo ethnic group. Protests have intensified in the past few days in Nigeria and other states
after Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu was
apprehended in Lagos in October .
Ipob leader whereabouts unknown despite Nigeria security forces claiming he is on bail
Some Nigerians said they were concerned about the ongoing pro-Biafra protests while the Nigerian police told IBTimes UK that pro-Biafrans act in a violent manner during their rallies, which disrupt peace in the country.
Public relations officer for the police in Anambra state, Oleehkukyu Ali, also said the police have nothing against pro-Biafran groups as long as they behave in a peaceful way.
"Our country provides freedom of association, speech and movement," he said. "But groups have to behave peacefully. Police in Anambra are operating a very open policy and leaders of groups should engage with us and let us know what they are doing so we are aware of protests."
On the other side, pro-Biafrans claims they are holding peaceful demonstrations and blame the police for any violence that occurs. Police have denied these claims, but Amnesty International said in an exclusive report by IBTimes UK there was "credible evidence that pro-Biafran separatists in Nigeria are targeted by police".

Source: www.ibtimes.co.uk/biafra-protests-us-nigeria-condemned-remaining-silent-while-bomb-waits-detonate-1529146

Biafra will emerge victorious

brize:
Biafra will emerge victorious

Iseee!!!

Like play like play, garri don dey pass water.

IPOB and other organizations should draw up a 5 years plan for the actualization of Biafra so that all Biafrans can run with it, as we all know that in 5 years we shall have Biafra, either the devil like it or not.

Freedom is coming.. Reminds me of the movie....Sarafina.

God bless Biafra, the land of the rising sun..

No be small thing o Biafra is gaining ground

I want no biafra.......

If you want Biafra like I do, just click that thing biko

ishiamu:
I want no biafra.......

I bu nno Ishi amu!!

It is all about being loyal!! There is need to create employment in this country so as to engage these youth

Obama is a muslim and that is the reason all this islamic extremism is worst under his Presidency. He sure deceived American with the christian act during his initial election campaign. Who knows if he still goes to Church and wat happened to his Pastor.


I can't wait for him to leave and a real American at heart takes over the Presidency.

mazeltov:
It is all about being loyal!! There is need to create employment in this country so as to engage these youth

we are self employed bro.

Our problem is not job. We dont just want to be forced to be Nigeria anymore.

We are Biafrans.

Everything that has begining comes with an end. Nigeria is no different.

noblezone:


we are self employed bro.

Our problem is not job. We dont just want to be forced to be Nigeria anymore.

We are Biafrans.

you go fear self employment, i heard you guys are planning for war

unemployment is the major cause of this biafra agitation, because if those vibrant youths are employed they wont even think of Bia talkless of fra.

Tunami:
unemployment is the major cause of this biafra agitation, because if those vibrant youths are employed they wont even think of Bia talkless of fra.

Unemployment is not the only issue. Discrimination, Marginalisation, Tribalism, Xenophobia, Terrorism, Corruption and Dictatorship. The reasons are endless. Nigeria is not working.

Tunami:
unemployment is the major cause of this biafra agitation, because if those vibrant youths are employed they wont even think of Bia talkless of fra.

they are self employed. They cn close and open when dey want without being sacked.

basilo101:

they are self employed. They cn close and open when dey want without being sacked.

i dont aggree to that, few are self employed while many are unemployed

One Nigeria is the greatest deception known to the modern age. Must the deception continue when the will is no more. People in the south east have lost the will to continue with Nigeria.

They should have gone for Russian Embassy, and I swear you will see America come by them self because they like competition.

Candyrain:

Honey I sent u a mail

Rose2014:

Honey I sent u a mail

Oh really? Pls give me a moment let me check it.