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Referendum: EU High Representative Replies Biafra by Haykay80(m): 2:43pm On Jan 19, 2016
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)).
http://saharareporters.com/2016/01/19/referendum-eu-high-representative-replies-biafraorganization-emerging-african-states

Re: Referendum: EU High Representative Replies Biafra by Haykay80(m): 2:46pm On Jan 19, 2016
Brilliant response...please "biafrans" should start packing out of Abuja, lagos, kano and all other places immediately! Abuja even needs to be de congested. They should also resign all appointments and offices they hold in the civil service, ministries and Federal government parastatals! I would also employ the government to institute a compliance force that will go from house to house making sure no biafran is left on Nigeria soil. For all those who made the mistake of marrying a biafran sorry but you shall be expelled also. Then all the markets and shops all over Nigeria should have compliance enforcement unit to ensure all biafrans occupying shops are evicted and sent back to biafra after which an electrified fence should be built to separate Nigeria from them because before you know it they will start filtering back into Nigeria.
Re: Referendum: EU High Representative Replies Biafra by Pidggin(f): 2:56pm On Jan 19, 2016
Hmm the country is falling apart
Re: Referendum: EU High Representative Replies Biafra by melvinjames: 2:59pm On Jan 19, 2016
Nigeria and finished
Re: Referendum: EU High Representative Replies Biafra by Mynd44: 2:59pm On Jan 19, 2016

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