Nigerian separatist leader convicted of terrorism

A Nigerian court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism, treason, and involvement with an outlawed movement after a tumultuous decade-long legal battle. The court found him guilty of inciting violence through broadcasts advocating for Biafran independence. Kanu, who denied the charges and previously jumped bail, could face severe penalties, including the death penalty, though this is rarely enforced in Nigeria. His movement, the Indigenous People of Biafra, continues to seek independence amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

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