Repression to Redress

The neo-Biafra agitations in South-Eastern Nigeria have assumed a feminist twist as evidenced by the recent asymmetric clash between unarmed women protesters and armed security agents in Imo State. Government’s confrontational response, which has become increasingly repressive, saw the unlawful arrest and detention of the women who have now been freed following public outcry. This week’s Nextier Policy Note proposes operational solutions to the problematic Biafra renaissance, after a concise exploration of the conflict issues.

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