Explore the pivotal Biafran War and its impact on postcolonial humanitarianism. This comprehensive study reveals how the conflict transformed into a global humanitarian crisis, directly influencing the ascendancy of human rights and humanitarian aid. Discover the intricate links between ‘Biafra,’ Holocaust memory, and the reshaping of West-Third World relations. Essential reading for students and scholars of human rights, humanitarianism, African history, and international politics seeking to understand spectacles of suffering and their global repercussions.