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Human Rights
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Child left with permanent finger deformity after relatives burn her over stolen N500
A 12-year-old girl suffered a permanent finger deformity after her guardians burned her as punishment for an N500 theft that she did not commit.
Amnesty International Expresses Concern Over Treatment of Soldiers Linked to Coup Plot
Amnesty International is pressuring Nigerian authorities to stop the alleged torture of soldiers accused of planning a coup and to grant them access to their legal counsel and families.
Plateau Activist Alleges Military Killed Mangu Youth Leader
A Plateau State activist claims military personnel killed Mwaghavul youth leader Fwangshak Dawuk during a community patrol, while the military denies any knowledge of the event.
Relatives of detained soldiers voice concern over coup plot investigation
Families of soldiers detained for an alleged coup plot against President Tinubu are calling for fair, transparent trials and better treatment for the accused.
Over 6,000 Igbo Households Seek Missing Relatives, Claims Intersociety
Intersociety reports that over 6,000 Igbo families are searching for missing relatives, citing military and security agency actions as the primary cause for local distrust and disappearances.
Governor Aiyedatiwa Vows Equal Treatment for Albinos in Ondo State
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has committed to protecting the rights and promoting the inclusion of persons with albinism in Ondo State, following a ceremony that provided essential health resources and financial aid.
British Duo Imprisoned in Iran Conclude Prolonged Hunger Strikes
A British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges has ended their monthslong hunger strike after receiving support from family and fellow prisoners.
Germany leads Europe in Nigerian deportations with 457 removals in 18 months
Germany has become the leading European nation for deporting Nigerian migrants, with 457 people forcibly returned over an 18-month period, according to data from the Deportees Emergency Reception and Support team.
British Duo Imprisoned in Iran Conclude Prolonged Hunger Strikes
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges, have ended their long-running hunger strikes while their family continues to push for their release.
Escalating Cases of Mob Violence in Nigeria Spark Public Alarm
Nigeria is witnessing a dangerous rise in jungle justice, with mob violence leading to the deaths of numerous suspects, many of whom are later found to be innocent. Experts blame the trend on a systemic collapse of trust in the legal system.