The circumstances surrounding Nnamdi Kanu’s return to the country he fled are murky. Appearing in court on Tuesday, he said he had fled for his life.
Tag: Secession and Independence Movements
Behind China’s Takeover of Hong Kong
One year ago, the city’s freedoms were curtailed with breathtaking speed. But the clampdown was years in the making, and many signals were missed.
Spain Pardons Jailed Catalan Separatist Leaders
A major step toward defusing tensions in a conflict that has long divided Spain prompted mixed reactions from an independence movement.
Kenneth Kaunda, Patriarch of African Independence, Is Dead at 97
As Zambia’s first president, he dominated his country, outliving many of the other frontline leaders who had sponsored southern Africa’s guerrilla wars.
Nigeria Bans Twitter After President’s Tweet Is Deleted
The popular social media site had removed a post by President Muhammadu Buhari threatening secessionists in the southeast of the country.
Of Brexit and Boris: What’s Driving the Call for Scottish Independence
Scots voted to remain in the E.U., and they resent being dictated to by England. And they just plain don’t like Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Scotland Election Results Complicate Hopes for Independence Referendum
The Scottish National Party fell short of an outright majority, though pro-independence parties appeared to retain control of Scotland’s Parliament.
Scenes of Scotland, as It Weighs Independence From the U.K.
If the pro-independence vote surges in Thursday’s elections for the Scottish Parliament, momentum for an another referendum on independence may become unstoppable.
U.K. Elections Likely to Favor Boris Johnson, and Scottish Separatists
The prime minister’s Conservative Party stands to gain at the polls on Thursday, despite ethical accusations against him. But growth in support for the Scottish National Party could create turmoil.
Jordi Cuixart, Imprisoned Catalan Separatist, Poses a Dilemma for Spain
A Catalan separatist leader, Jordi Cuixart, is serving a nine-year prison sentence for supporting a failed independence bid in his Spanish region. His supporters say he should not be in prison at all.