Across
Nigeria, security forces are perpetrating serious crimes such as extrajudicial
executions and torture. Human rights organisations and defenders are also being
increasingly targeted. And no one is being held to account.
The recent
protests by a group of people against Amnesty Nigeria reflects a shrinking
space for civil society activism in Nigeria. This needs to stop.
We now have
over 50,000 Amnesty members and supporters in Nigeria, and your voices are
vital to help us continue our campaigning to stop human rights abuses in this
country.
As you may be
aware, between 2015 and 2016, Nigeria’s security forces shot at peaceful
pro-Biafra protesters in various locations across the southeast of the country.
Many people were killed, injured and many more arrested and detained, in some
cases without access to the outside world. Hundreds were subjected to torture
and other forms of ill-treatment. The suspected perpetrators have not been held
to account. The victims are yet to get justice.
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Please call on the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, to investigate the killings of at least 150 pro-Biafra activists and supporters in South-east Nigeria. The Anambra State authorities should investigate these violations and ensure that those found guilty are brought to justice. |
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