Foreign Relations, 1969-1976, Volume E-5, Documents on Africa, 1969-1972 Released by the Office of the Historian ACTION Friday, February 21, 1969 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: Henry A. Kissinger SUBJECT: Letter to General Gowon, Head of The Federal Government of Nigeria At Tab A, for your signature, is a reply to General Gowon which conveys your policy approach to the Nigerian civil war. Gowon's inaugural greeting (Tab B) invited you to send a personal emissary on a fact-finding visit to Nigeria. Your reply has been held pending the NSC study on Nigeria-Biafra relief, and particularly the decision on a relief coordinator. This letter will be a primary policy document in our relations with the Federal side. It should establish clearly both the tone and substance of the careful balance you wish to strike between a high public impact on relief and minimal political involvement. Moreover, all or part of the letter may leak in Lagos. The position it ta
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.