Tag: Amnesty International
Niger Delta: Amnesty seeks inquiry into Shell over alleged role in murder and torture
Amnesty International on Tuesday called for a criminal investigation against UK-Dutch Shell energy giant over its alleged role in human…
Amnesty International condemns Boko Haram’s attack on Adamawa mosque
Amnesty International has described as deplorable Tuesday's suicide attack against Muslims in a mosque at Mubi, Adamawa State by Boko…
Otodo Gbame: Lagos faults Amnesty International forced eviction report
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday faulted the report released by Amnesty International regarding forced eviction of residents of Otodo…
Amnesty slams Police ‘brutality’ as Kenya awaits result of re-run
Police in Kenya have been using “unlawful force’’ against protesters after chaotic elections last week, Amnesty International said in a…
Amnesty calls for probe into Cameroon protests deaths
At least 17 people have been killed by security forces during protests in support of Cameroon’s restive anglophone regions seeking…
Amnesty Nigerian students in South Africa safe – Envoy
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa says it has resolved the case of Nigerian students of Amnesty Programme who…
War Crimes: We stand by our findings – Amnesty International
Amnesty International says it stands by its report of human rights violations and war crimes by the Nigerian military in…
Maiduguri Attacks: Bloodiest Boko Haram attack so far this year – Amnesty International
The coordinated attacks by Boko Haram that killed at least 17 people and injured 34 more Wednesday night are vicious,…
Amnesty International announces Osai Ojigho as new Country Director
Amnesty International has announced the appointment of human rights lawyer Osai Ojigho as Country Director in the Nigeria national office.
Boko Haram continues to kidnap more women, girls – Amnesty International
Nigerian authorities must ramp up efforts to secure the release of the remaining Chibok girls and thousands of others abducted…
NLC to collaborate with Amnesty International
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), says it will collaborate with Amnesty International to promote the rights of vulnerable groups across…
Attack On Amnesty International Embarrassing, Unacceptable – CACOL
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL has condemned the attack on a global Human Rights Organization, Amnesty International,…
Amnesty International Seeks End To Lagos Demolition Of Otodogbame
Amnesty International (AI) has called on the Lagos State Government to halt the ongoing forceful eviction of residents of Otodogbame…
Amnesty International Backs Inquiry Into Military Human Rights Violations
Amnesty International has thrown its weight behind the decision by the Nigerian military to probe human rights violations by soldiers…
Police faults Amnesty international report on SARS
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday faulted Amnesty International report on the Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Amnesty International had…