Amnesty International Denounces Arrests Of 13 Amidst Governance Concerns

Amnesty International Denounces Arrests Of 13 Amidst Governance Concerns

Amnesty International has strongly condemned the reported killing of 13 protesters by security forces in Nigeria, calling the incident “unjustified and unacceptable……… CONTINUE READING

In a statement released on Friday, Isa Sanusi, the organization’s Country Director, urged Nigerian authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incidents. He emphasized that security personnel suspected of using deadly force should be held accountable through a fair legal process.

The organization highlighted the tragic events in Suleja, Niger State, where six people were killed and many wounded; Maiduguri, where four people were killed; and Kaduna, where three others lost their lives.

Amnesty International expressed concern over the increasing suppression of dissent and the repression of peaceful assembly rights in Nigeria. The statement noted that evidence suggests security forces used lethal tactics against protesters demonstrating against hunger and severe poverty.

The organization called on the Nigerian government to address the adverse effects of recent reforms on economic, social, and cultural rights, including health and education. It demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all individuals arrested during the protests and urged an end to the ongoing violations of the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.

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