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May 9, 2026

Amnesty international decries fresh Plateau attack, says Tinubu govt’s failure to tackle widespread insecurity costing lives

The organisation said, “The Nigerian authorities have failed the people of Plateau State again and again.”

Palm Sunday in Plateau State
February 21, 2026

323 Nigerians killed in February; Tinubu govt lacked effective plan to end insurgency: Amnesty International 

It said, “Twenty days into February, at least 323 people have been killed in different attacks on rural communities in Benue, Katsina, Kwara, Kebbi, Niger and Zamfara states.”

Kilings in Kwara, Kebbi states
October 29, 2025

Amnesty International condemns bandits’ killing of worshippers in Katsina mosque

The human rights organisation called on the federal and state governments to show genuine commitment to protecting lives and property.

Amnesty International
October 23, 2025

Amnesty International laments “wave of terror,” disqualification of opposition candidates ahead of Tanzania’s elections

The organisation urged the African Union and international community to speak out against rising repression in Tanzania.

Amnesty International and Samia Suluhu Hassan
August 22, 2025

Over 1,000 Plateau residents killed in three months: Amnesty International

Over 1,300 people, including children and women, were killed in three months under President Bola Tinubu, Amnesty International said.

Body bags used to illustrate this story (Credit: X)
July 6, 2025

Sokoto Attack: Tinubu’s govt ‘incompetent, lacks respect for human lives’ says Amnesty International

The rights organisation decried the failure of the state and federal governments to protect lives and properties.

Tinubu, community attacked by bandits
May 18, 2025

Amnesty International demands probe into Onitsha killings nine years after

Amnesty International stated that the largest number of pro-Biafra activists were killed on Biafra Remembrance Day on May 30, 2016.

Onitsha massacre
March 22, 2025
Natasha and Akpabio
January 17, 2025

Tinubu must hold Boko Haram accountable for Borno massacre: Amnesty International

“Boko Haram must be held to account for its years of atrocities, including war crimes,” said Amnesty International.

TINUBU; BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS