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...Gowon insists on federal handling of any such shipments, and the Biafrans fear that his men would poison the food: they cite instances of beer laced with cyanide and powdered milk infected with bacteria found in Biafra. Even if Gowon allows the shipment, says Biafran Chief Justice Louis Mbanefo, "we would not touch...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World: A BITTER AFRICAN HARVEST | 7/12/1968 | See Source »

...government and secessionist Biafra. "The principal and overriding demand is to bring it to an end. I pray for the success of your talks." Almost immediately, however, the negotiations bogged down. Nigeria's Chief Anthony Eronsele Enahoro demanded talks before a ceasefire; Biafran Delegation Leader Sir Louis Nwachuku Mbanefo demanded a ceasefire, then talks. "We have set no preconditions," Sir Louis told reporters...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nigeria: From Hell Sector To the Conference Table | 5/31/1968 | See Source »

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