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Amnesty International Urges Investigation into Benue South Murders
Amnesty International demands a formal investigation into the murder of 15 residents in Benue State, citing a systemic failure to protect vulnerable communities from armed groups.
Amnesty International condemns brutal massacre in Southern Kaduna
Amnesty International reports at least 30 dead following a brutal attack in Naridon Village, Kaduna State, criticizing the government's inability to stop ongoing violence.
Amnesty International Urges DSS to Charge or Release Tahiru Mohammed Salihu
Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release or prosecution of Engr. Tahiru Mohammed Salihu, who has been held by the DSS without legal or family access since early 2023.
Amnesty International Labels Defamation Charges Against Omoyele Sowore as Bogus
Amnesty International has officially condemned the defamation case against activist Omoyele Sowore, calling the legal charges a sham intended to suppress free speech.
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.
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.
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.
Amnesty International calls for urgent government action following lethal school attack in Borno
Amnesty International condemns a deadly raid on a Borno State school that resulted in deaths and student abductions, demanding that the Nigerian government prioritize the safety of educational facilities.
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Freedom for Omoyele Sowore
Amnesty International is urging Nigerian authorities to release activist Omoyele Sowore, arguing his detention for criticizing the president violates basic human rights and freedom of expression.
Amnesty International Calls for Inquiry into Kaduna Islamic Teacher’s Death
Amnesty International is urging police to investigate allegations that officers facilitated the mob killing of an Islamic teacher in Kaduna State.