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Nigerian Civil War (Biafra)

1967 CE – 1970 CE

The Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria declared independence as Biafra, triggering a devastating civil war.

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Conflict · Africa

Nigerian Civil War (Biafra)

1967 CE – 1970 CE

The Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria declared independence as Biafra, triggering a devastating civil war. A Nigerian blockade caused a famine that killed up to 2 million civilians, shocking the world.

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