The persistence of cleavages
The grandchildren of people who fought for the independence of the breakaway state of Biafra 50 years ago are agitating for the independence of Igpo people in southeastern Nigeria. What keeps cleavages alive for such a long time?Military Declares IPOB 'Terrorist Organisation'
The Nigerian military has declared the pro-Biafra separatist group, IPOB, a "terrorist organisation."Then again, maybe things are not so clear. I'm certainly unsure about the difference between "pronouncement" and "categorization."
The military made the declaration in a statement on Friday by the Director of Defence Information, John Enenche.
Clashes between soldiers on a military operation and IPOB members in Abia State have left several people wounded. Although there have been reports of deaths particularly of IPOB members, none has been confirmed.
An IPOB demonstration
IPOB and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu are campaigning for an independent country of Biafra made up of ethnic Igbos. Although they had said their campaign was non-violent, Mr. Kanu said this week that that stance would be reviewed…
Nigerian Army Denies Declaring IPOB Terrorist Organisation
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, on Monday evening, denied the reports that the military ever tagged the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, a terrorist organisation...
Buratai said the army did not categorize IPOB as terrorist organisation but that the Defence Headquarters just made a pronouncement...
"It is not that we are overstepping our bounds. We are still within the limits. And I ensure you that what the military said was to set the ball rolling and to bring the awareness to the public that this is what this organization is all about. I'm happy that the government has done the right thing right now."
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Labels: Biafra, cleavages, Nigeria, politics
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