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December 4, 2024

Dele Farotimi punished by Afe Babalola, police for exercising freedom of expression: Amnesty International

Amnesty International called for the immediate and unconditional release of Mr Farotimi.

Amnesty International
August 4, 2024

Police shot, killed protesting children at close range in Kano: Amnesty International

Amnesty International said, “Some of those killed were children chanting ‘peace.’

Amnesty International
August 2, 2024

#EndHunger: Security forces aimed to kill Nigerians protesting, says Amnesty International

Amnesty International has condemned Nigerian security operatives for “deliberately” killing protesters during Thursday’s nationwide demonstrations.

Police teargasing protesters in Nigeria
June 29, 2024

Amnesty International petitions Ruto to order release of detained protesters

Amnesty International Kenya had accused Mr Ruto of inciting the police to kill citizens.

Amnesty International
June 28, 2024

Kenya’s security forces used brute force, shot dead fleeing youths in back: Governor Ayacko

Mr Ayacko said, “When you shoot somebody who is running away, that does not look tidy.”

Kenyan police shootings protesters
June 27, 2024

Ruto should be tried at ICC for using snipers to kill protesters: Amnesty International

“These shootings, killings and abductions constitute crimes against humanity.’’

William Ruto
June 26, 2024

Police murdered 23 tax protesters, kidnapped 22, wounded 300 in Kenya: Amnesty International

The human rights organisation said police continued shooting and killing of unarmed citizens into the night on Tuesday.

Police attacking Kenyan protesters
June 21, 2024

Kenya: 24-year-old shot dead in Nairobi tax protests

The human rights organisation Amnesty International reported that at least 200 people had been injured during Thursday’s protests in Nairobi alone.

Nairobi protest
June 19, 2024

Kenya reverses proposed taxes as protesters occupy parliament

“The latest tax hike sparked widespread.’’

Kenya flag
January 4, 2024

368 killed within 32 days in Nigeria, says AI

Amnesty International said 12 people were killed in January at Chibok.

Amnesty International