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Biafra : UN Issues ‘urgent Appeals’ To Nigeria, Kenya, Seeking Explanation For N by Upliftment101: 11:41am On Oct 26, 2021
https://igberetvnews.com/1404208/biafra-un-issues-urgent-appeals-nigeria-kenya-seeking-explanation-nnamdi-kanus-illegal-abduction/

The United Nations has made “urgent appeals” to the Nigerian and Kenya governments to explain the “illegal arrest and extradition” of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, Igbere TV has learnt.
In the UN document, dated, August 26, obtained by SaharaReporters, the UN said the Nigerian and Kenyan governments should furnish it with details of how Kanu was arrested and illegally brought to Nigeria.

In a release, Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Kingsley Kanu, said he, working with the lawyers, undertook the interventions to the United Nations, which required the details to be kept confidential for 60 days.
The release is titled, “‘Urgent Appeals’ in the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu against Nigeria and Kenya.”
Kingsley said, “Following the extraordinary rendition of my older brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, I undertook a number of urgent steps within the realm of the international community, particularly in Britain and the United Nations. I worked quietly with my brother’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor and the Bindmans (my brother’s lawyers in Britain) on a host of muscular interventions aimed at presenting my brother’s case to the international community and facilitating his unconditional release and bringing the culprits of his illegal rendition to account.
“These interventions were not made known to the general public because the applicable rules, especially that of the United Nations, required them to be kept confidential for sixty days.
“Those 60 days just expired and the United Nations has therefore made public the details of its ‘Urgent Appeals’ to the Nigerian and Kenyan Governments, which were transmitted since 26th August, 2021. It also has made public an acknowledgment it received on 17th September, 2021 from the ‘Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United Nations’.
“Both documents are attached to this Press Release. In particular, the said Urgent Appeals states in part that the United Nations is ‘alarmed by the alleged torture and ill-treatment Mr. Kanu has been subjected to during his illegal custody in Kenya. If confirmed, these allegations would constitute prima facie violations of fundamental human rights, including the right not to be arbitrarily deprived of liberty, and the absolute and non-derogable prohibition of torture and other ill-treatment under the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights (ICCPR)”.

Further, the Urgent Appeals states that ‘The allegations in the case of Mr. Kanu raise serious violations of international human rights law and may cause irreparable damage to his life or personal integrity, which we believe warrants prompt attention. In this regard, we are considering to publicly express our concerns in this case in the near future, believing that the wider public should be informed about the implications of these allegations for the enjoyment and exercise of human rights in Kenya and Nigeria. Any public expression of concern in this regard, will indicate that we have been in contact with your Excellency’s Government to clarify the issue/s in question’.
“Continuing, the United Nations stated that ‘While awaiting a reply, we urge that all necessary interim measures be taken to prevent any irreparable damage to the life or personal integrity of Mr. Kanu, halt the alleged violations and prevent their re-occurrence and in the event that the investigations support or suggest the allegations to be correct, to ensure the accountability of any person responsible of the alleged violations’.
“It is important to emphasize that this is just the beginning of more United Nations and other global strong actions that would be seen in the coming weeks. While we await for such actions to unfold, we wish to inform the public that we will remain resolute and relentless in bringing the full weight of the international community to bear on the unconditional release of me brother and leader without further delay.”
Re: Biafra : UN Issues ‘urgent Appeals’ To Nigeria, Kenya, Seeking Explanation For N by uBuNiT: 11:50am On Oct 26, 2021
Anyi nwe mmeri

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Re: Biafra : UN Issues ‘urgent Appeals’ To Nigeria, Kenya, Seeking Explanation For N by Racoon(m): 11:52am On Oct 26, 2021
Further, the Urgent Appeals states that ‘The allegations in the case of Mr. Kanu raise serious violations of international human rights law and may cause irreparable damage to his life or personal integrity, which we believe warrants prompt attention.

In this regard, we are considering to publicly express our concerns in this case in the near future, believing that the wider public should be informed about the implications of these allegations for the enjoyment and exercise of human rights in Kenya and Nigeria.

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Re: Biafra : UN Issues ‘urgent Appeals’ To Nigeria, Kenya, Seeking Explanation For N by Igbodicool(m): 12:03pm On Oct 26, 2021
At the end Biafra will come!

We're great Igbo Nation, the people of the East, you don't bully and threaten us with words and weapons!

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Re: Biafra : UN Issues ‘urgent Appeals’ To Nigeria, Kenya, Seeking Explanation For N by jlinkd78(m): 12:04pm On Oct 26, 2021
Noted
Re: Biafra : UN Issues ‘urgent Appeals’ To Nigeria, Kenya, Seeking Explanation For N by Naijabad: 12:53pm On Oct 26, 2021
I told people that Ojukwu's Biafra is different from MNK's Biafra.

One major difference between the two is the advancement in information technology and the
increase in the number of Biafrans in Diaspora.

The world has heard about Biafra and some good countries are in total support of Biafra.

Bet me, Federal Republic of Biafra (FRB) has been sanctioned by God and men of good conscience.

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Re: Biafra : UN Issues ‘urgent Appeals’ To Nigeria, Kenya, Seeking Explanation For N by AntiBMC(m): 1:03pm On Oct 26, 2021
NL residential c0ws will nuh like this o.

Waiting for Garbage Shehu and Lai Mohammed to start foaming in the mouth. grin

Can't wait to hear what the Plague-sidency has to say.
Re: Biafra : UN Issues ‘urgent Appeals’ To Nigeria, Kenya, Seeking Explanation For N by Mynd44: 1:06pm On Oct 26, 2021

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