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Amnesty International calls for inquiry into fatal Benue State assault
Amnesty International has requested a formal investigation into the July 12, 2026, attack in Benue State that claimed at least 10 lives and caused widespread displacement.
European Union Urges Pakistan to End Forced Conversions and Child Marriage
The European Union has condemned human rights abuses in Pakistan, specifically targeting the issues of forced religious conversion and child marriage after a 13-year-old girl was abducted.
Amnesty International Urges DSS to Free Journalist Zainab Sodiq
Amnesty International calls for the immediate release of journalist Zainab Sodiq, arguing that her arrest by the DSS for alleged drone regulation violations is a pretext to suppress press freedom in Nigeria.
Intersociety Report Links Jihadist Violence to Over 3,550 Deaths in Nigeria
A report from the Intersociety rights group claims that jihadist violence in Nigeria resulted in 3,550 deaths and 3,950 abductions during the first half of 2026.
Amnesty International Criticizes Katsina Mob Incident, Rejects Mob Rule
Amnesty International has condemned a recent incident in Katsina where a mob demanded the extrajudicial killing of a blasphemy suspect, labeling the act a threat to the rule of law in Nigeria.
IHRDA Warns Defamation Ruling Against SERAP Threatens Civil Society
The IHRDA has expressed alarm over a N100 million defamation judgment against SERAP, warning that the ruling may stifle human rights advocacy and democratic participation in Nigeria.
IHRDA Expresses Alarm Over Defamation Ruling Against Nigerian NGO SERAP
The IHRDA has criticized a court judgment against the NGO SERAP, warning that the high financial penalties for defamation could silence public-interest advocacy and shrink civic space in Nigeria.
ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Government to Pay N10 Million in Damages for Assault on Journalist Jide Oyekunle
The ECOWAS Court has ordered the Nigerian government to pay N10 million in damages to journalist Jide Oyekunle for his unlawful detention and the seizure of his property by police during 2024 protests.
International Rights Groups Call for End to Harassment of Nigerian NGO SERAP
International rights organizations are urging the Nigerian government to cease the alleged intimidation of SERAP, labeling the legal pressure against the NGO as a potential threat to civil society and free speech.
SERAP demands immediate release of Omoyele Sowore from Tinubu administration
SERAP has urged President Tinubu to release journalist Omoyele Sowore, labeling the charges against him as an attack on human rights and freedom of expression.