Tag: Civil War
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Heavy Military Presence in Southeast As Nigeria’s Conflict Escalates
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Heavy military presence in Southeast as Nigerian Army escalates conflict with IPOB after the killing of soldiers in Abia state. Calls for political solutions and support for affected families highlight the urgent need for peace and dialogue. In recent months, Nigeria’s Southeast has been marred by escalating violence and a…
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Nigeria-Biafra Spectra: Property Rights Clash with Nigerian Army in Enugu
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A recent petition from the Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN) to the Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, has brought to light a heated property dispute involving the Nigerian Army’s 82 Division in Enugu. The petition, filed on behalf of citizen Mr. Nana Ogbodo, highlights alleged threats by the…
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1966 Coup: 58 Years Later, Debunking Misconceptions
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The 1966 coup, which shook Nigeria, occurred 58 years ago, yet misconceptions about its origins persist. The recent denial by the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, regarding allegations that Igbo people were responsible for the coup underscores the need to clarify historical truths. The coup, which began…
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How the Igbo Pogroms Led to the Biafra War
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The Igbo pogroms of the 1960s, marked by a series of massacres against Igbo and other southern Nigerian communities, were a pivotal moment in Nigerian history, ultimately leading to the declaration of the Republic of Biafra and the Nigerian Civil War. The violence, which began in May 1966 and escalated…
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1968 Frankfurt Demonstration for Biafra: A Moment of Solidarity (Video)
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Biafra-In August 1968, in front of St. Paul’s Church in Frankfurt, Germany, a group staged a demonstration in support of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War. Donations were collected, and a silent march in Bonn further highlighted the cause. Watch the historic footage below Let’s honor this moment of solidarity…
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The Nigeria-Biafra civil war
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Nigeria-Biafra civil war :Causes, Aburi Accord, and International Influences On the early hours of 6 July 1967, the Nigerian-Biafran War commenced as Nigerian Federal troops advanced into Biafra, Nsukka. While some attribute the war to the 1966 coup, it is important to understand that the coup and subsequent events were…
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African Conflicted States
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According to Reliefweb, African conflicts have shown a concerning trend regarding the number of state-based conflicts. In 2020, there were 30 such conflicts, increasing from 27 in 2019. Fifteen of these conflicts were fought over territory, marking a new high. The phenomenon of internationalized civil wars also reached unprecedented levels.…