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Human Rights

May 7, 2024

SPECIAL: Defying anti-torture statutes, Nigerian military, law enforcement deploy brutality to extract coerced confessions

An investigation by The Gazette into cases involving multiple security and law enforcement bodies across Nigeria has found widespread brutality and manipulated justice.

A composite photo of the Nigerian army, Okachi's bloodshot eyes, bruised body, and police
April 28, 2024

Same-sex lovers face hard times in Iran as parliament okays 15-year jail term for offenders

‘‘The law serves as a preventive measure to protect society from such acts.’’

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April 24, 2024

Human Rights Watch urges UK to cancel ‘cruel’ deportation agreement with Rwanda

“The fight is not over,” said the rights organisation. “Legal challenges are expected against individual removals and the law itself.”

African refugees
April 23, 2024

Dangerous UK-Rwanda asylum law erodes refugees’ protection: UN

If implemented, it would pave the way for asylum seekers, including families with children, to be summarily sent to Rwanda, with no prospect of return to the UK.

REFUGEES IN UK; SUNAK
April 19, 2024

UN appeals for restraint after Israeli strike on Iran

U.S. media have widely reported that Israel fired at least one missile at Iran early Friday.

ISRAELI SOLDIERS AT GAZA
February 29, 2024

Over 30,000 killed in Gaza war, UN officials say

Volker Türk quoted the number during a meeting of the UN’s Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Israeli-Gaza war
February 7, 2024

Ribadu advocates comprehensive approach to fight bandits, kidnappers

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has advocated a comprehensive and integrated approach to address the root causes of insecurity.

Bandits
December 5, 2023

Ghana taking proactive measures to counter terrorist threats: Lawmaker

Lawmaker Laadi Ayamba says Ghana is taking measures to avert the infiltration of terrorists and violent extremists into the country.

Laadi Ayamba; BOKO HARAM
November 1, 2023

Purported Internet Fraud: EFCC releases 58 OAU students on bail; faces pressure to free 11 others

An attorney representing the students said they were free on bail following immense public pressure but without stringent conditions.

EFCC operatives used to illustrate the story
October 16, 2023

Nigerian government accuses UN of stealing donations, threatens lawsuit

She stressed that the report must be submitted between October 16 and November 15 in order to avoid legal repercussions.

Minister of women affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye and UN