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
Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate What is happening in Nigeria? Admissions of malnourished children are increasing in Nigeria. This rise is attributed to a four-year high in food insecurity caused by conflict and climate-related issues. Why are children suffering from malnutrition? The ongoing … Read more
How is Nigeria addressing mental health challenges during crises? Nigeria is taking steps to address mental health challenges exacerbated by crises such as the ongoing conflict in the country. With limited resources and infrastructure, the Nigerian government and humanitarian organizations are working to provide support and assistance to those in need. Increasing awareness about mental … Read more
Girls and Young Women in Nigeria: A Call for Empowerment What Abuses Did Girls and Young Women Suffer in Nigeria? Forced marriages Domestic servitude Sexual violence In Boko Haram captivity, survivors faced years of horrific abuses. How Can We Help? Support the new petition by Amnesty International. What Do the Survivors Need? Access to medical … 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
Why is defending the right to abortion becoming more dangerous? Fernanda Doz Costa, Director of Gender, Racial Justice, Refugees and Migrants Rights Program at Amnesty International, sheds light on the increasing risks faced by those who provide reproductive care, including abortions. Hate emails, stigmatization, death threats, and more plague healthcare professionals worldwide. The backlash against … Read more
Justice for Esther Kiobel: The Fight Against Shell In the nineties, Shell was determined to make a profit from its operations in the Niger Delta – leading to devastating consequences for the local community. Who is Esther Kiobel? Esther Kiobel, 59, lost her husband in a 1995 sham trial orchestrated by Shell and the Nigerian … Read more
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has taken a significant step by launching an apostolate to support people on the move. What is the purpose of the new migrant and refugee unit? Adapting Vatican guidelines to the Nigerian context Streamlining activities across dioceses Serving as an advocacy voice to government and international agencies This initiative … 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
What happened in Gwoza, Nigeria? A surgical team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) provided support to Maiduguri Hospital in Nigeria after multiple blasts in Gwoza. 41 wounded people were treated at the hospital. How did the ICRC help? The ICRC surgical team assisted in treating the injured individuals to ensure they … Read more