50 years ago, the civil war against Biafra in eastern Nigeria shook the global community. Many called for an end to the war — including well-known German personalities. But where did this wave of solidarity come from?
50 years of Biafra — the echo of independence
Two and a half years. More than 2 million lives: On January 15, 1970, the civil war in Nigeria finally ended. It was fought with the weapon of hunger and shook people all over the world. At the time, many Germans spoke out against the civil war. Half a century later, calls for an independent Biafra are growing louder again. We take a look back 50 years on.
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