2021 saw a worrying rise in executions and death sentences as some of the world’s most prolific executioners returned to business as usual and courts were unshackled from Covid-19 restrictions, Amnesty International said today in its annual review of the death penalty. At least 579 executions were known to have been carried out across 18…
Everyone in the Nigerian community of Kegbara (K) Dere is affected by pollution caused by oil spills from decades ago. None more so than its youngest and most vulnerable members. Letor Baatee is a 36-year-old community midwife, who has helped deliver more than a hundred babies there in her time. Over time, she has noticed…
Responding to the force eviction of Ilaje-Otumara riverside community of Lagos, Isa Sanusi Director Amnesty International Nigeria said: “Amnesty International strongly condemns the violent forced eviction of Ilaje-Otumara community of Lagos on Friday 7 March 2025 rendering over 10,000 people homeless. Lagos state government must halt its ruthless campaign of demolition which has been carried…
Amnesty International and Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) condemn the intimidation, harassment and threat by the Department of State Services (DSS) against the Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television over their alleged reports on the involvement of the DSS in the Lagos State House of Assembly crisis.President Bola Tinubu should direct the DSS…
Responding to the ongoing trial of Prof. Usman Yusuf, a widely known critic of the Nigerian government, Isa Sanusi Director Amnesty International Nigeria said: “Amnesty International is deeply concerned by what appears to be targeting of Prof. Usman Yusuf solely for his criticism of the Nigerian government. His trial appears to be politically motivated.” “The…
The Nigerian authorities must impartially and transparently investigate disturbing threats to the lives of Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff and her lawyer Abba Hikima – as the trial continues – in which Sokoto state government is charging Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff with the “use of insulting or abusive language” and “inciting disturbance” for criticizing the governor of Sokoto state…
As we reflect on 2024, we are proud to present Amnesty International Nigeria’s 2024 Impact Report, showcasing a year of significant milestones in our fight for human rights. From tackling gender-based violence to championing the right to peaceful assembly, our work has been driven by the unwavering commitment to justice and accountability. As our Director…
Amnesty International today submitted a legal filing to the Pre-Trial Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on behalf of several victims’ networks, to request an end to the ICC Prosecutor’s indefinite and unfathomable delay to the start of the court’s investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Nigeria. In December 2020, the ICC Prosecutor concluded that…
Nigerian police used excessive force against protesters during the nationwide #Endbadgovernance demonstrations between 1-10 August, killing at least 24 people in the states of Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa and Niger, Amnesty International said in a briefing published today. “Bloody August: Nigerian Government’s Violent Crackdown on #Endbadgovernance Protests” documents the violent crackdown on peaceful protests…
We, the undersigned civil society organizations and individuals, urge President Bola Tinubu’s government to immediately end the intimidation and harassment of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), an independent anti-corruption watchdog, and cease the escalating crackdown on human rights defenders, activists, journalists, and other civil society actors simply for carrying out their legitimate work.…
The authorities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) must end ongoing forced evictions and provide support to communities already rendered homeless. The recent forced evictions in and around the FCT rendered over 20,000 families homeless. On 6 November, the Federal Territory Administration’s Special Task team “Operation Sweep” demolished the Ruga community in Abuja, destroying hundreds of…
Responding to the resumed trial of #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, said: “The 114 protesters arraigned today at the Federal High Court, Abuja, have done nothing unlawful and do not deserve the horrifying treatment they have endured since their arrest. Among the 76 protesters arraigned…
The Nigerian authorities must address human rights violations by the police to effectively end years of atrocities that emboldened impunity and left many Nigerians vulnerable to the horrifying abuses that triggered the nationwide #EndSARS protests exactly four years ago. Amnesty International continues to receive – almost daily – reports of human rights violations by the…