RECONSTRUCTING JUSTICE IN THE NIGERIA-BIAFRA WAR: A PHILOSOPHICAL INVESTIGATION OF WAR CRIME AND HUMANITARIAN ETHICS
Abstract
Abstract
The Nigeria-Biafra War (1967-1970) was marked by egregious human rights abuses and war crimes, with lingering justice and accountability issues. Using an analytic method of research, this study examines the war's ethical dimensions through frameworks of humanitarian law, just war theory, and human rights philosophy. This investigation aims to reconstruct justice, highlighting the need for accountability, justice, and reparations to promote healing, reconciliation, and human rights in post-conflict Nigeria. The study concludes by underscoring the imperative of addressing historical injustices and promoting accountability to foster lasting peace and reconciliation in Nigeria
Keywords: Human rights abusee, Nigeria-Biafra War, war crimes, just war theory, justice .
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