Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/iIFBuAwANDi.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Surviving Biafra: Voices From The Nigerian Civil War - BBC Africa Eye Documentary Lnd Piemonte Valle D’aosta [AWf1QwzBKKn] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Tag: #Lnd Piemonte Valle Daosta, #getafe vs mallorca, #fenerbahe, #raysSome of the last survivors from Nigerias Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, share their memories from gt vs rr the frontline. Click here to subscribe to our channel Most survivors of the Biafran War are now in their 70s and 80s.The trauma of the war has prevented many of them from sharing their stories. Time is running out to record their memories. This documentary is directed by award-winning Nigerian filmmakers Meji and Leke Alabi, whose grandfather, a senior Federal Army Commando, took part in the war. Between 600,000 and 3 million people died in Biafra amidst allegations of war crimes.Through deeply emotional testimonies from frontline eyewitnesses, intercut with the BBCs vast and largely unseen video archives, this programme sheds light on a civil war which impacted the lives of millions and still shapes conversations in Nigeria today. This documentary was produced by BBC Africa Eye with expert support from the BBC Igbo Service. Eyewitness accounts from both sides gt vs rr of the conflict are reflected in the programme. 00:00 Eyewitnesses to the Biafran War02:22 A familys story the directors and their grandfather07:00 Nigeria gains independence09:55 1966: the coups15:36 The birth of Biafra17:00 Two leaders18:00 Britain backs the Government19:31 Biafran rebels prepare for war22:59 A surprise Biafran attack25:14 The Government fightback28:09 Minority groups targeted29:58 Biafran recruits foreign mercenaries34:24 Jungle warfare39:43 The fall of Port Harcourt41:41 Britains source of income44:35 Air raids on Biafra50:59 Federal army war crimes53:17 ed markey seth moulton poll International aid arrives57:13 Corruption delays the food58:34 Thousands are going to starve.01:00:00 Protests in Britain01:01:06 The famine begins01:07:24 This Civil War is a disaster.01:09:01 Biafra surrenders01:10:28 Britain makes a profit 01:12:16 A generation lost Watch this film in HAUSA here: in SWAHILI here: and in FRENCH here: Check out all #BBCAfricaEye investigations here: Watch more investigative journalism from our award-winning BBC Eye team in this playlist: You may also be interested in watching these #BBCEye documentaries:Subscribe: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: #Biafra #Nigeria #Documentary #History #InvestigativeJournalism #HistoricalDocumentary #BBCAfrica
Tag: #Lnd Piemonte Valle Daosta, #getafe vs mallorca, #fenerbahe, #raysSome of the last survivors from Nigerias Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, share their memories from gt vs rr the frontline. Click here to subscribe to our channel Most survivors of the Biafran War are now in their 70s and 80s.The trauma of the war has prevented many of them from sharing their stories. Time is running out to record their memories. This documentary is directed by award-winning Nigerian filmmakers Meji and Leke Alabi, whose grandfather, a senior Federal Army Commando, took part in the war. Between 600,000 and 3 million people died in Biafra amidst allegations of war crimes.Through deeply emotional testimonies from frontline eyewitnesses, intercut with the BBCs vast and largely unseen video archives, this programme sheds light on a civil war which impacted the lives of millions and still shapes conversations in Nigeria today. This documentary was produced by BBC Africa Eye with expert support from the BBC Igbo Service. Eyewitness accounts from both sides gt vs rr of the conflict are reflected in the programme. 00:00 Eyewitnesses to the Biafran War02:22 A familys story the directors and their grandfather07:00 Nigeria gains independence09:55 1966: the coups15:36 The birth of Biafra17:00 Two leaders18:00 Britain backs the Government19:31 Biafran rebels prepare for war22:59 A surprise Biafran attack25:14 The Government fightback28:09 Minority groups targeted29:58 Biafran recruits foreign mercenaries34:24 Jungle warfare39:43 The fall of Port Harcourt41:41 Britains source of income44:35 Air raids on Biafra50:59 Federal army war crimes53:17 ed markey seth moulton poll International aid arrives57:13 Corruption delays the food58:34 Thousands are going to starve.01:00:00 Protests in Britain01:01:06 The famine begins01:07:24 This Civil War is a disaster.01:09:01 Biafra surrenders01:10:28 Britain makes a profit 01:12:16 A generation lost Watch this film in HAUSA here: in SWAHILI here: and in FRENCH here: Check out all #BBCAfricaEye investigations here: Watch more investigative journalism from our award-winning BBC Eye team in this playlist: You may also be interested in watching these #BBCEye documentaries:Subscribe: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: #Biafra #Nigeria #Documentary #History #InvestigativeJournalism #HistoricalDocumentary #BBCAfrica