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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has appealed to the United Nations and international human rights organisations to intervene in the alleged persecution of its members in Nigeria.
In a statement, Comrade Samuel Edeson, National Director of Information, MASSOB, expressed concern over the killings, detentions, and victimisation of members, stating that the group has maintained a non-violent stance for over 26 years.
MASSOB is calling for global action to protect its members’ rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and has appealed to foreign countries to provide asylum to those fleeing persecution.
“MASSOB, a non-violent self-determination advocacy group with a history of peaceful protests and demonstrations condemns the brutal actions of the Nigerian authorities against our members.
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“We call on the international community, including the United Nations and other human rights organizations, to intervene and put a stop to the harassment and arrests of MASSOB members in Nigeria.
We also appeal for global intervention on the harassment and arrest of members returning back to Nigeria
“The rights of our members to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are being violated, and we urge the global community to take action to protect these fundamental human rights. “MASSOB also appeals to foreign countries that have asylum-seeking MASSOB members to ensure their safety and not deport them back to Nigeria, where their lives may be at risk. We urge these countries to consider the grave dangers faced by our members in Nigeria and provide them with the protection they need.
“It is time for the world to stand in solidarity with the oppressed people of Biafra and hold the Nigerian government accountable for its actions. MASSOB remains committed to the peaceful pursuit of Biafran self-determination and calls for an end to the persecution of our members,” Edeson stated.
