Nigeria: Information on the Movement for the Advancement of Democracy in Nigeria (MADEN)
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 July 1994 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | NGA17868.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Nigeria: Information on the Movement for the Advancement of Democracy in Nigeria (MADEN), 1 July 1994, NGA17868.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ad2353.html [accessed 20 May 2023] |
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Information on the Movement for the Advancement of Democracy in Nigeria (MADEN) is unavailable to the DIRB in Ottawa. However, sources indicate that there is an organization in Nigeria called the Movement for the Advancement of Democracy (MAD) (AFP 27 Oct. 1993; AP 30 Oct. 1993; BBC Summary 12 Jan. 1994; ibid. 1 Nov. 1993; ibid. 29 Oct. 1993). For details on the goals of MAD and what has become of this organization since its hijacking of a Nigerian Airways plane to Niamey, Niger on 23 October 1993, please refer to the attachments.
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
References
Agence France Presse (AFP). 27 October 1993. "Hijackers to Free Hostages if at Least One Demand Met." (NEXIS)
The Associated Press (AP). 30 October 1993. AM Cycle. "Authorities Round Up Suspects in Hijacking." (NEXIS)
BBC Summary of World Broadcasts. 12 January 1994. "Pro-military Millionaire Reports Receiving Death Threat from the MAD." (NEXIS)
. 1 November 1993. "MAD Threatens Government with Annihilation." (NEXIS)
. 29 October 1993. "Movement for the Advancement of Democracy Said to be Responsible for Hijack." (NEXIS)
Attachments
Agence France Presse (AFP) [Paris, in French]. 29 October 1993. "MAD Leader Arrested; Hijackers Names." (FBIS-AFR-93-208 29 Oct. 1993, p. 27)
. 27 October 1993. "Hostages Freed if `One' Demand Met." (FBIS-AFR-93-207 28 Oct. 1993, pp. 24-25)
. 27 October 1993. "MAD: Hijackers `Suicide Squad'." (FBIS-AFR-93-206 27 Oct. 1993, p. 25)
. 27 October 1993. "Hijackers to Free Hostages if at Least One Demand Met." (NEXIS)
. 25 October 1993. "Group Seeking Dissolution of Interim Regime Hijack Plane; Issues Demands, Threatens to Burn Plane." (FBIS-AFR-93-205 26 Oct. 1993, p. 38)
The Associated Press (AP). 30 October 1993. AM Cycle. "Authorities Round Up Suspects in Hijacking." (NEXIS)
BBC Summary of World Broadcasts. 12 January 1994. "Pro-military Millionaire Reports Receiving Death Threat from the MAD." (NEXIS)
. 1 November 1993. "MAD Threatens Government with Annihilation." (NEXIS)
. 29 October 1993. "Movement for the Advancement of Democracy Said to be Responsible for Hijack." (NEXIS)
PANA [Dakar, in English]. 27 October 1993. "Search Mounted for MAD Members." (FBIS-AFR-93-206 27 Oct. 1993, p. 26)
Radio Nigeria Network [Lagos, in English]. 29 October 1993. "Airways Launches Investigation." (FBIS-AFR-93-208 29 Oct. 1993, p. 28)
Radio Nigeria [Kaduna, in English]. 25 October 1993. "Government on Motives, Demands." (FBIS-93-AFR-205 26 Oct. 1993, p. 41)
Voice of Nigeria [Lagos, in English]. 26 October 1993. "Shonekan to Return from Cyprus." (FBIS-AFR-93-205 26 Oct. 1993, pp. 43-44)
Voix du Sahel Network [Niamey, in French]. 28 October 1993. "Aircraft Stormed; Hostages Freed." (FBIS-AFR-93-207 28 Oct. 1993, p. 27)
. 26 October 1993. "Situation at Niamey Airport Updated." (FBIS-AFR-93-206 27 Oct. 1993, pp. 23-24)
. 25 October 1993. "Ministers Describe Situation." (FBIS-AFR-93-205 26 Oct. 1993, p. 40)
Additional Sources Consulted
Africa Confidential [London]. Weekly.
Africa Events [London]. Monthly.
Africa Research Bulletin: Political Series [London]. Monthly.
Country file (Nigeria).
Jeune Afrique [Paris]. Weekly.
New African [London]. Monthly.
West Africa [London]. Weekly.
