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Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war.

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Nigerian Civil War

1967–1970 civil war in Nigeria

The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, Nigeria-Biafra War, or Biafra War, was fought between Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra, a secessionist state which had declared its independence from Nigeria in 1967. Nigeria was led by General Yakubu Gowon, and Biafra by…
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Nigeria

Country in West Africa

Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 sq mi). With a population of more…
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Biafra

Partially recognised state in West Africa (1967–1970)

Biafara, anglicized as Biafra and officially the Republic of Biafra, was a partially recognised state in West Africa that declared independence from Nigeria and existed from 1967 to 1970. Its territory consisted of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria, predominantly inhabited by…
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