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ICRC airlift to Biafra established

The ICRC says it established an airlift for Biafra in September 1968 as millions faced acute malnutrition.

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September 1968

ICRC airlift to Biafra established

The ICRC says it established an airlift for Biafra in September 1968 as millions faced acute malnutrition.

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The ICRC says it established an airlift for Biafra in September 1968 as millions faced acute malnutrition. Flights attempted to deliver food and medicine despite military restrictions.

Photo: Aart Rietveld · Source

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