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Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by Buking1: 12:00pm On Jan 22, 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: Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by Spicygal: 12:06pm On Jan 22, 2016
Buking1:
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, t[b]he 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. [/b]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

So where did call for Referendum? Misleading topic.

Anyway, the OEAS has advised strike so let those who have no value for their jobs embark on strike. their jobs will another take!

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Re: Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by afeesalau(f): 12:07pm On Jan 22, 2016
Lie
Re: Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by Remii(m): 12:09pm On Jan 22, 2016
or what? lol, we got independent 1 Oct, 1960, someone should remind them of who is in power and how he responded to british threats in 1984
Re: Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by MrKong: 12:09pm On Jan 22, 2016
Economy boycott and strike?...Nna mehnnn, e no go work.

Man must chop!
Re: Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by Buking1: 12:11pm On Jan 22, 2016
U mean u did not see it or u could not understand their statement?
Spicygal:


So where did call for Referendum? Misleading topic.

Anyway, the OEAS has advised strike so let those who have no value for their jobs embark on strike. their jobs will another take!
Re: Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by 912(m): 12:12pm On Jan 22, 2016
Another misleading headline

Headline will say one thing body of report will say another thing. Headline telling us that EU calls for Nigeria to conduct referendum with in 90days. the body of the report is saying that OEAS petitioned EU for them to ask Nigeria to conduct 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.



And the response from EU is on their support of human right and not the 90days referendum as the topic claims.

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.”

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Re: Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by otitokoroleti: 12:13pm On Jan 22, 2016
Re: Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by Buking1: 1:21pm On Jan 22, 2016
Re: Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by omenka(m): 1:32pm On Jan 22, 2016
Spicygal:


So where did call for Referendum? Misleading topic.

Anyway, the OEAS has advised strike so let those who have no value for their jobs embark on strike. their jobs will another take!
They lie to themselves and believe the lies so much so that the truth become a distant mirage to them. cheesy

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Re: Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by loopman: 1:34pm On Jan 22, 2016
Biafrans clutch to anything, no matter how feeble to keep their dreams going.

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Re: Biafra Agitation EU Call On Nigeria To Hold Referendum In 90 Days #saharareport by NOETHNICITY(m): 3:06pm On Jan 22, 2016
I jus hope d biafran agitators will follow advice of OEAS to seat at home and embark on general strike actions! So that vacant job go full ground brekete!

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