The revival of the Biafran self-determination project – flagged off in 1999 - has been effectively led by a local grassroots based organization, MASSOB (Cont.)

•Successes

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•Developed a 30+ step for the journey to self-determination

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•In May 2000, declared the Republic of Biafra

–Introduced a number of organizations and paraphernalia of Biafra

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•In May 2001, celebrated the first anniversary of the Republic of Biafra

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•Chief Magistrate declared she had no jurisdiction to try case of treason against MASSOB members for MASSOB membership.

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•Establishment of MASSOB courts to accommodate Biafrans who prefer the MASSOB courts to Nigerian courts. Parties involved agree to accept the rulings of the MASSOB courts as final.

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•In September 2001, inaugurated Biafra House in Washington, D.C.