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Nigeria: Court Quashes Terrorism Charges Against Separatist Leader

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OCT 2022
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story last updated OCT 2022

The Spin

Narrative A

The Court of Appeal's decision is a miscarriage of justice and the government should appeal it. Kanu, and the IPOB that he leads, are terrorists responsible for the deaths of countless innocent people. Their release will not only jeopardize the conduct of the 2023 elections, it will send the wrong message to other violent and criminal gangs that they can act with impunity.

Sahara Reporters

Narrative B

Destructive elements have indeed hijacked some of the IPOB’s causes. However, the Nigerian government is wrong to label the IPOB a terrorist organization and blame them for everything that has gone wrong in the region. Abuja should face the political issues underlying the conflict in the nation's southeast in good faith, rather than heightening tensions by prosecuting Kanu for treason and terrorism.

Guardian

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