SECESSION: ENGAGE AND DEFUSE – Part 1

Almost half a century since the end of the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War, youths in the South-East region of Nigeria are still clamoring for secession. The initial attempt at secession led to the declaration of the Republic of Biafra on May 30, 1967, by the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu.  The secession lasted for thirty months, resulted in the death of about 3 million people and the displacement of several million others. The renewed secession campaign has led to heightened tension and security challenges in the region which have prompted repressive responses from the government.

This edition of Nextier SPD Policy Weekly examines youth involvement in secession movement, state responses, and policy recommendations

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