The Afrikaners have been a member of the UNPO since 2008. The Afrikaners’ distinct identity and their complex history in South Africa underscore their status as unique people.

Below is an article published by the Somaliland Sun:. Somaliland is a self-declared independent state in the Horn of Africa that is recognised internationally as an autonomous region of Somalia.

Below is an article published by The Heritage Foundation:. Piracy off the Horn of Africa increases every year due to constant instability in the region. In 2008, 111 vessels were attacked.

The Niger Delta has been inhabited for millennia, with human activity dating back over 10,000 years. The region’s strategic location along the Niger River facilitated trade and cultural exchange, giving rise to powerful kingdoms and city-states such as the Nri Kingdom, Benin Kingdom, Ijaw, and Itsekiri states.

OVERVIEW. Biafra is an African nation of about 65 million people located in the south-east of present-day Nigeria that existed prior to the advent of colonialism in the continent.

Dec 23, 2024 · Alexandra Gavilano is an environmental scientist and climate justice decolonisation and democracy activist. With a focus on environmental protection, democratic decision-making, and personal and collective adaptation, Gavilano brings a wealth of experience in grassroots activism and advocacy to UNPO.

Below is an article published by Uyghur Human Rights Project. Today U.S. president Donald Trump signed the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020, making it the first law anywhere in the world to address the human rights crisis in East Turkistan.

The Oromo people have been a member of the UNPO since 2004. The Oromo people have a unique cultural identity but due to that they have and still faced systematic marginalization, human rights abuses, and political exclusion, making them one of the most oppressed groups in Ethiopia.

21 June 1993 – Saro-Wiwa and other members of MOSOP are arrested.Beatings and arrests of other Ogoni are also reported amidst widespread protest. 4 January 1993 – A further 300.000 Ogoni protest the activities of Shell Oil in light of environmental degradation of Ogoniland.Shell would suspend their operations in Ogoniland for a short period of time as a result.

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