Pro-Biafra supporters call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu in Aba, southeastern Nigeria, November 18, 2015. A British Labour MP says that the U.K. government must investigate alleged human rights abuses of Kanu and pro-Biafra supporters in Nigeria. A British opposition politician is calling on the U.K. government to investigate allegations of human rights abuses against Biafran independence protesters in Nigeria. Thousands of people have demonstrated across southeast Nigeria in recent months, calling for a referendum on independence for the former Republic of Biafra , which existed between 1967 and 1970 and was mainly populated by members of the Igbo ethnic group. Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of a prominent pro-Biafra group called the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was arrested by Nigerian security forces in October 2015 and has been in detention since. Kanu is to stand trial in Nigeria on Monday charged with treason, which carries a maximum life sentence in Nigeria. An
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.