O ver a month, our reporters spent time observing the South East and returned a damning verdict: beggars and mad people have taken over the cities. World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that mental and behavioural disorders alone constitute 12 per cent of the global burden and that nearly 450 million people have mental or behavioural disorders. WHO equally estimate that by 2020, the burden of mental disorders would increases to 15 per cent and mental disorders will be among the leading causes of global disease burden and that by then, depression alone is expected to become the second highest cause of death and disability worldwide. In order to ward off these problems, in 2015, Anambra State under the leadership of Mr Peter Obi raided the towns in the state and over 200 beggars/ destitutes were taken off the streets. Similar activities, we gathered, were carried out in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi and Enugu states. Even at some points parents numbering over 100 were dragged t
The advocacy for justice and equality in Biafranism is intrinsically tied to the fundamental principles of human rights. This blog post will explore the intersection of human rights and the Biafran movement, shedding light on the quest for justice and equality in this context. Understanding the significance of human rights in the advocacy for Biafran independence is crucial for appreciating the complexities of this ongoing struggle.