Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra

Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra
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The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) is a secessionist movement with the aim of securing the resurgence of the defunct state of Biafra from Nigeria. It is led by an Indian-trained lawyer Ralph Uwazuruike, with headquarters in Okwe, in the Okigwe district of Imo State.

MASSOB's leaders say it is a peaceful group and advertise a 25-stage plan to achieve its goal peacefully.[1] There are two arms to the government, the Biafra Government in Exile and Biafra Shadow Government.[2]

The Nigerian government accuses MASSOB of violence; MASSOB's leader, Ralph Uwazuruike, was arrested in 2005 and is being detained on treason charges; MASSOB is calling for his release. MASSOB is also championing the release of oil militant Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, who is facing similar charges.[3] In 2009, the MASSOB launched "the Biafran International Passport" in response to persistent demand by Biafrans in diaspora.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Estelle Shirbon (2006-07-12). "Dream of free Biafra revives in southeast Nigeria". Reuters. http://www.boston.com/news/world/africa/articles/2006/07/12/dream_of_free_biafra_revives_in_southeast_nigeria/. 
  2. ^ http://biafra.cwis.org/news20090413.php
  3. ^ Senan Murray (2007-05-03). "Reopening Nigeria's civil war wounds". BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6657259.stm. Retrieved 2008-08-15. 
  4. ^ http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/07/01/massob-launches-biafran-intl-passport-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary/comment-page-2/

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Arewa People's Congress (APC)  · Bakassi Boys  · Bakassi Movement for Self-Determination  · Egbesu Boys  · Igbo's People's Congress (IPC)  · Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB)  · Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta  · Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP)  · Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force  · Niger Delta Vigilante  · Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC)
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History
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1966 anti-Igbo pogrom · Nigeria-Biafra War · Ahiara Declaration · Republic of Benin · Unholy Alliance (geopolitical)
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Capital(s): Enugu, Umuahia  · Eastern Nigeria
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