At least 555 victims of mob violence recorded over the last decade What is fueling the upsurge of blasphemy killings in Nigeria? Alleged incitement from clerics Corruption and policing failures perpetuating violence The failure of the Nigerian authorities to protect lives has led to a growing escalation of mob violence over the last decade, as … Read more
What happened during the October protests in Nigeria? In response to the repression and arrests during the #FearlessOctober peaceful protests in Nigeria against the cost-of-living crisis and bad governance, Amnesty International Nigeria Director Isa Sanusi condemned the excessive use of tear gas and arbitrary arrests by security forces. Protest organizers were also arrested in Kano … Read more
Upcoming Nationwide Protests in Nigeria What does Amnesty International’s Nigeria Director say? The Nigerian authorities must respect the right to peaceful protest. Government officials should not demonize protesters. Protests must not be used as an excuse to crackdown on human rights. What is driving the protests? Escalating food prices are deepening poverty in Nigeria. Families … Read more
Reacting to the hiring by the Nigerian oil regulator of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and S&P Global to help scrutinize the sale of Shell’s onshore assets in the country, Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International Nigeria Director, highlighted the importance of maintaining independence and avoiding conflicts of interest in the assessment process. Why is maintaining independence … Read more