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Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by gidgiddy: 1:37pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
The news has already gone around that the Home Office sub-department, UK Visas and immigration(UKVI), offered persecuted members of IPOB and MASSOB, asylum in the UK. The report also gave 5 reasons why it offered asylum to these groups. It accused the Nigerian government and its security forces of serious human rights violations against the Biafran agitators. They are: 1. Arbitrary arrest and detention 2. Break-up of/use of excessive force against demonstrations 3. Killings, discrimination, violence and harassment 4. Proscription/legal status of IPOB 5. Treatment of IPOB and security presence in South East zone The detailed version of the report is below: 8.2 Proscription/legal status of IPOB 8.2.1 Country information included in the EASO Country Guidance stated: ‘In 2017, the Nigerian authorities declared IPOB a terrorist organisation.’ 8.2.2 AfricaNews in January 2018 stated that, ‘A court in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has upheld an earlier ruling that pro-secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is a terrorist group. The court presided over by Justice Abdul Kafarati ruled that the Attorney General of the Federation had used proper legal processes to apply for IPOB’s proscription in September 2017. 8.2.3 The EASO Targeting of individuals report of November 2018 citing several media news sources stated: ‘After the crackdown [August 2015 and August 2016] in which the army killed and arrested an unknown number of IPOB members, the military, endorsed by the federal government, banned IPOB and declared it a terrorist organisation. This declaration was not supported by many Nigerians and international observers such as the EU and the US, as the Chatham House article noted. It was stated that “IPOB supporters are not known to be violent and that the protests have been largely peaceful”.’ 8.2.4 Human Rights Watch in their World Report 2019, Nigeria: Events of 2018 stated: ‘In a letter to President Buhari in March, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) declared the government’s proscription of IPOB as a terrorist group and attacks against its members as prima facie violation of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights. In April, Nigeria’s sixth periodic report on the implementation of the charter was considered at the ACHPR’s 62nd Ordinary Session in Mauritania. 9. Treatment of IPOB 9.1 State treatment: security presence in South East zone 9.1.1 An expert comment by Sola Tayo, a BBC journalist, and Fidelis Mbah, a journalist, published on the Chatham House website in November 2017 stated: ‘In September [2017] Nigeria’s military launched Operation Python Dance II, its second military exercise in South East Nigeria this year. It was carried out with the intention of quashing any calls for secession in a region with a long history of antagonism with the central Nigerian state 9.2 Break-up of/use of excessive force against demonstrations 9.2.1 The EASO ‘Targeting of individuals’ report of November 2018 citing several media news sources stated: ‘As MASSOB and IPOB have the same aim, are often taken together in media reports, and the authorities tend to react in the same way on rallies, demonstrations and members/supporters of both groupd 9.2.2 The International Centre for not-for-profit Law stated in a report updated in November 2020: ‘In 2015, in Rivers State in the south of the country, pro-Biafra marches were banned by the state governor. In the run-up to gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa State, also in the south, protests were similarly banned by the Nigeria Police. In January 2017, the police also broke up a protest in favor of US President Donald Trump by the Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), which led to the death of a protestor 9.3 Killings, discrimination, violence and harassment 9.3.1 The EASO Targeting of individuals report of November 2018 citing several media news sources stated: ‘The military Special Board, set up to investigate the events of 30 May 2016[Remembrance day when at least 60 people were killed], did not find any wrongdoing by the army, reporting only on the arrest of 14 persons during the demonstrations on those days. In August 2017, after numerous protests and calls for investigation from both national and international organisations, the Governor of Anambra State apologised to IPOB members for the events of 30 May 2016. ‘Another major clash between the armed forces and the pro-Biafra activists occurred in October 2015 when the IPOB-leader Kanu was arrested on charges of treason and ethnic incitement. A wave of street protests and arrests followed. Kanu was released on 25 April 2017. However, on 22 September 2017, soldiers attacked the house where Kanu was staying and killed 28 people in the surroundings. The government denied the claim.’ 9.4 Arbitrary arrest and detention 9.4.1 Amnesty International in their 2016 report stated: ‘The authorities initially allowed IPOB rallies to take place, but from September 2015 onwards the authorities have claimed that IPOB is a threat to the security of Nigeria, despite the fact that the IPOB protests and gatherings documented by Amnesty International were largely non-violent. Since the IPOB leader and Radio Biafra director Nnamdi Kanu was arrested on 14 October 2015, the meetings and demonstrations calling for his release have increased and so have the violations committed by the military.’‘The security forces have arrested hundreds pro-Biafra activists. In addition, DSS [Department of State Security,] has arrested eight IPOB coordinators; some at IPOB events and others at their homes. While some have been released, many others were charged with treason, which carries the death penalty under Nigeria law. Amnesty International was not able to confirm the exact number of people who have been arbitrarily arrested and detained in connection with the Biafra independence campaign in various parts of southeast Nigeria. ‘Many of the people arrested after IPOB events have told Amnesty International that they were beaten or subjected to other forms of ill-treatment. Some were tortured in detention. In addition, there is a consistent pattern of the security forces denying injured victims medical treatment. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by tit(f): 1:40pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
It also gives agitators an escape from reality. Instead of strategizing and standing for their rights, they can run to UK. 1 Like |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by AstralBody: 1:44pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
![]() ![]() Am loving it! VIVA BIAFRA! Biko my Igbo brothers for younder,make una dey monitor any Afonja wei go wan use style claim say him na iPod....make una cast am ![]() ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by ichidodo: 1:45pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
tit:On the contrary the agitators and their supporters worldwide are re energized knowing fully well the world is behind them.. 1 Like |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by Racoon(m): 1:46pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
Nigerian government under the APC is a government of terrorists and terrorist sympathizers. The world fully knows the truth. Imagine them proscribing and fighting people demanding for equity and fairness but openly romancing and granting well known killers useless amnesty. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by AstralBody: 1:48pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
tit:Yeye dey smell! Is now agitators,no more terrorist? The Yorubas can keep claiming refugee status in Benin republic, Igbos always aim higher ![]() ![]() ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by KingOKON: 1:49pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
The main reason is that they very well Know that this is a dumb government of cows, they just don't wanna say it |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by afroedo: 1:49pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
E PAIN DEY ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by realstars: 1:50pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
Nigeria Is A Deep Country |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by November1857(m): 1:51pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
O Boy ! This is serious... 1 Like
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Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by Resurrection212: 1:53pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
Are you a mouthpiece for Britain. British government are looking for slaves and they know it's very hard to get in this 21century thank God ipob accept to be slave. |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by saaron(m): 1:54pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
Next countries to follow Britain are America, Cannada, Australia, Germany etc. Long live IPOB/freedom fighters! 1 Like |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by Nobody: 1:57pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
Where are all those fools calling IPOB terrorists? They have all gone into hiding their heads in shame. This is how God will shame my enemies. 1 Like |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by lastmessenger: 1:58pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
tit:shut up and feel Biafra becoming a reality. |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by November1857(m): 1:59pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
Resurrection212:Typical Afonja.. 1 Like |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by SenatePresdo(m): 2:30pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
It's because they know that Nigeria is a Terrorist organization, headed by Buhari and his comrades like Patami, Hell-Rufai and others. |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by Nobody: 2:32pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
Monogamy right now Cc lzaa ngadaawo helinues 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by kayusely70(m): 2:39pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
Racoon:Their days are numbered. |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by Resurrection212: 2:50pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
Stop this man I'm not Afonja . November1857: |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by LZAA: 3:01pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
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Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by horsepower102: 3:07pm On Apr 22, 2021 |
Biafrans are forgiving people and always look towards the future. Britain still has a chance to rectify past wrongs. If they pressure the Nigerian government through economic sanctions and coordinated arms embargo to conduct open and transparent referendum strictly supervised by the United Nations. I am more than certain that Biafrans will forgive Britain. 1 Like |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by gartamanta: 1:52pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
SenatePresdo: Everybody knows except they themselves |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by nairalandankrah: 1:54pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
Big win for the ipob |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by optionalY09: 1:55pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
Britain is the problem. taking the war of dividing Nigeria to them would change the whole story believe me |
Re: Five Damning Reasons Britain Gave For Offering IPOB Asylum by Masterkernel1: 2:24pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
tit: Oooh! Cowards everywhere. What's stopping you from proffering solutions to tons of Nigerian challenges? I get it, if one disagrees with you on anything, he's Wailing, right? |
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