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European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by playboy99(m): 1:12am On Jan 20, 2016
Against the backdrop of the
request by Biafra agitators and
the organization of Emerging
African States (OEAS) for the
referendum to be conducted on
the independence of Republic of
Biafra, the European Union has
replied the agitators.
Federica Mogherini, European
Union High Representative for
Foreign Affairs and Security
The Biafra had earlier through
OEAS requested that the
European Union High
Representative for Foreign
Affairs and Security, Federica
Mogherini, to wade into the need
to conduct a referendum for
Biafra’s independence.
Sahara Reporters reported that
the OEAS also called for the
release of those it described as
Biafran political prisoners and a
stay of action by the Nigerian
troops, and for quick referendum
to be held within 90 days.
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In response to this request,
Mogherini told Dr. Jonathan Levy,
OEAS chief administrative officer,
that while the European Union
has strong diplomatic and
economic relationship with
Nigeria, the “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 further went on to
caution the OEAS and Biafran that
the push for self-determination
and border changes must be
carried out within the ambits of
established international law.
It added that Biafra can only be
recognized through international
law and not through armed
secession.
The OEAS had been pushing for
an internationally recognized
referendum on Biafra
independence or autonomy.
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In the same vein, OEAS advised
that 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)).
Below is a copy of the letter:
Meanwhile, former president
Olusegun Obasanjo had
continued to hit hard on Biafra
agitators lashing out on pro-
Biafra movement describing it as
dead agitation which was borne
out of sheer ignorance and error
of judgment .
He added that those involved in
the current agitation in support
of Biafra were embarking on a
hopeless and futile exercise,
which no serious-minded
Nigerian should ever become a
part of.
https://www.naij.com/701259-biafra-agitation-eu-high-representative-gives-condition-independence.html
Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by praise007: 1:27am On Jan 20, 2016
let me book a space till the morning
Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by Keystonn: 1:31am On Jan 20, 2016
wink atall atall na im bad pass
Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by Amthol(m): 1:39am On Jan 20, 2016
Am present
Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by Nobody: 1:43am On Jan 20, 2016
Make i sleep jare. Biafra my foot

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Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by satelliteDISH(m): 2:02am On Jan 20, 2016
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Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by Nobody: 2:10am On Jan 20, 2016
Lost cause
Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by Nobody: 2:12am On Jan 20, 2016
Lost cause

Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by Cpumping(m): 3:06am On Jan 20, 2016
bubu wd rather die
Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by Olarajee(m): 4:10am On Jan 20, 2016
They shuld do the needful. I don't think anyone wuld force them to stay if they do it the right away.
If they wish to stay, better. If not, enough of dis noise na, shebi we are seeing the case of South Sudan too?
Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by mallamseifaldin(m): 4:24am On Jan 20, 2016
I can't read it please!!!
Are they coming to help them fight the battle?


#NIGERIAMUSTBEONE#
Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by JudgeWilson(m): 4:32am On Jan 20, 2016
We are ONE NIGERIA!
Re: European Union Replies Biafra Over Calls For Independence by Mynd44: 5:33am On Jan 20, 2016

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