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#biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by Born2Breed(f): 7:41am On Jul 07, 2017 |
It has been fifty years since the Biafra War, but the scars have yet to heal. In 1967, Igbo military officer Odumegwu Ojukwu declared an independent nation, the Republic of Biafra, in a southeastern part of Nigeria. Biafra, he said, was going to be the homeland of the Igbo people. The government, though, responded with a heavy hand and a bloody civil war ensued. Pro-Biafrans say the authorities then starved the region, cutting off aid and access. There was no official death toll, but estimates range from one to six million. The war ended with the surrender of Biafra in January 1970 with then head of state Yakubu Gowon famously declaring there was "no victor, no vanquished". Biafrans returned to Nigeria and the country once known as Biafra, ceased to exist. Separatist sentiment, though, continued to simmer and in recent years the pro-Biafra movement has resurged. Today, Nnamdi Kanu is perhaps the most visible face of the pro-Biafra movement. He's the leader and founder of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB ) and was recently jailed for treasonable felony charges. But his star is rising among pro-Biafrans who say they have been economically and socially marginalised by the government for years. Clashes in the last year between Nigerian security and pro-Biafra activists have killed more than 100 people . And there have been calls for a referendum on independence, which Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has ruled out. In part one of this special episode of The Stream, we'll speak to two war veterans about their experiences, and what their feelings are on the Biafra issue now. We'll also delve into the legacy of the Nigerian civil war and what the Biafra issue means to people today. Joining us: Igwe Christopher Ejiofor Aide-de-camp to head of Republic of Biafra Olusegun Obasanjo Former president of Nigeria Rudolf Okonkwo @drdamages Columnist, Sahara Reporters drdamages.com Uche Mefor Deputy Leader, Indigenous People of Biafra Dr. Oguchi Nkwocha Biafra activist Jaafar Jaafar @Jafsmohd Journalist, Daily Nigerian Peter Obi Former Governor of Anambra State How did the war for independent Biafra impact Nigeria? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below. https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/ddc72079-53b3-395e-879b-ebab199b6cc1/ss_%23biafra50yearson%3A-is.html
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Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by VinoCent(m): 7:42am On Jul 07, 2017 |
space booked |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by Born2Breed(f): 7:46am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by Luckianti(m): 7:50am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Its biafra or nothing 9 Likes |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by chemicalDisease: 7:53am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Lemme sit here with my koboko and wait for the children of the fallen angel, Afonjass to come and Masturbate on Biafra issue. Can't spare any of them. 5 Likes |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by VinoCent(m): 7:53am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Luckianti:You think so?? |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by Iykmann(m): 7:55am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Not re-emerging but moving foward,it now or never 2 Likes |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by wtfcoded: 8:08am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Biafra is now 4 Likes |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by CaptainGOOD: 8:10am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Afonjas will show stupidity as usual |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by Lloydfather(m): 8:19am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Ayamwarshing |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by Igboesika: 8:32am On Jul 07, 2017 |
God bless the land of rising sun. God punish descendants of fallen lucifer. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by hornyofife: 9:28am On Jul 07, 2017 |
dsd |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by yang(m): 9:50am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Biafra is here Jee gwazie ndi yard unu |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by sixtuso(m): 10:50am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Biafra is spirit and spirit is Biafra |
Re: #biafra50yearson: Is Nigeria's Secessionist Movement Re-emerging? by BiafranPrince: 12:33pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
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