Amnesty International is deeply concerned that almost every year, the Nigerian military is using lethal force on peaceful Quds day protests of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) as soldiers killed at least five protesters in Abuja and dozens left severely injured — some with life-threatening injuries. Those injured were denied medical treatment.
Responding to the lynching of over 16 travelers by vigilante and a mob at Uromi Edo state yesterday, Isa Sanusi Director Amnesty International Nigeria said:
Amnesty supporters are making the world a fairer place. Because of the actions of individuals, lives have been saved, unfair laws have changed, the wrongfully imprisoned have been released.
Responding to the inability of the Nigerian authorities to investigate allegations of sexual harassment by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, Isa Sanusi, Director Amnesty International Nigeria said:
From the Democratic Republique of Congo (DRC), Prodige Kabunga, Senior Africa Campaigner at Amnesty International, is a human rights activist and campaigner. A significant part of Prodige’s work with Amnesty International involves leading efforts to protect the right to protest in Africa. This includes advocating for the freedom of assembly and expression and supporting peaceful demonstrations.
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.
Responding to the force eviction of Ilaje-Otumara riverside community of Lagos, Isa Sanusi Director Amnesty International Nigeria said:
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 to immediately stop intimidating and harassing media houses, journalists and other civil society actors solely for exercising their human rights and carrying out their constitutional and professional duties.
Responding to the ongoing trial of Prof. Usman Yusuf, a widely known critic of the Nigerian government, Isa Sanusi Director Amnesty International Nigeria said:
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 Mr Ahmed Aliyu.
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.
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.