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The Russian embassy in Nigeria has distanced its country from some protesters raining its flags in some parts of Northern NigeriaAccording to the embossing, the decision of the protesters to raise Russian flags was their personal choice and condemned any violent protestRussia was recently accused of meddling in the internal affairs of some West African countries, including Mali, Burkina Faso and the Niger Republic
FCT, Abuja – The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied involvement with a group of protesters in northern Nigeria who carried Russian flags and chanted slogans.
Recall that the protesters’ actions sparked concerns about external interference in regional affairs, given Russia’s accused involvement in political upheavals in West African countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
Russia speaks on protesters raising its flag in Nigeria
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Russia denies interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs
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According to The Punch, the embassy says Russia does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, including Nigeria, and the protesters’ actions do not reflect the official Russian government policy or position.
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The embassy clarified in a statement on Monday, August 5, that the protesters’ decision to wave Russian flags was personal and did not reflect any official Russian government stance.
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence, General Chris Musa, has labelled the protesters’ actions as treasonable and warned that the law would catch up with them.
Russia express respect for Nigeria’s democracy
The Russian Embassy expressed respect for Nigerian democracy and peaceful demonstrations but condemned any disruptions or acts of violence that may arise from such events.
The statement reads in part:
“As always, we emphasize that Russia does not interfere in the domestic affairs of foreign states, including Nigeria. These intentions of some protesters to wave Russian flags are personal choices of individuals, and they do not reflect any official position or policy of the Russian Government in the issue.”
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The presidency has described their demands as a call to anarchy and warned on the move to truncate Nigeria’s 25 years of democracy.
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Henzodaily.ng earlier reported that the hunger protest, which began on Thursday, August 1, has gained momentum nationwide. Protesters are demanding action from the government to address the widespread hunger and economic hardship faced by many Nigerians.
Despite the challenges, the protesters have remained resolute, with many vowing to continue their demonstrations until their demands are met.
There have been recent reports of violence in some states, and in some instances, some of the protesters resulted in looting. The police, in responding to this situation, opened fire on some protesters, and no less than 17 people were killed on day one of the protest. Some governors have also declared curfews in their states to ensure the protest did not escalate.
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