Monday, July 13, 2026

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

October 20, 2022

Nigeria must ensure accountability for attackers of peaceful protesters 

As part of Nigeria’s historic #EndSARS demonstration, Amnesty International estimates that no less than 38 persons lost their lives across the country on October 20, 2020, alone.

July 14, 2022

Ecowas Court rules Buhari’s Twitter ban illegal, violated Nigerians’ fundamental rights

The regional court said the June 2021 restrictions were unlawful and defied Article 9 of the African Charter and Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Ecowas Court
January 3, 2021

Crossover Protests: Amnesty International demands release of Sowore, others from illegal detention

“The government of President Muhammadu Buhari must stop targeting activists and respect the human rights of everyone.”