An on-the-ground investigation by Amnesty International has confirmed that the Nigerian army and police killed at least 12 peaceful protesters on Oct. 20 at two locations in Lagos. The rights group says the killings took place at Alausa and Lekki, both suburbs of Lagos. On Tuesday evening, reports and videos on social media appeared to …
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Nigerian women at the forefront of protests over police brutality by Mariam Adetona
Ever since protests calling for an end to police violence and justice for victims began sweeping Nigeria, women have been helping organise and fundraise the movement. Protesters say they will stay on the streets until their demands are met [Courtesy EbryhheemXpress/Al Jazeera] Thousands of people have been taking to the streets of Lagos over the …
‘And That’s That!’: Nigerian Protesters’ Fight To #ENDSARS Is Far From Over by Taryn Finley
The hosts talk with Osai Ojigho about the importance of the African diaspora collectively taking a stand against police brutality worldwide. While Americans are calling to defund the police in the United States, Nigerians are demanding an end to police corruption and violence through the global hashtag #ENDSARS. For nearly two weeks, protesters in the …
End Sars protests: The young Nigerians who forced the president to back down By Nduka Orjinmo
Reuters Widespread protests over Nigeria's hated Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars) are a sign that the country's massive young population is finding its voice and demanding reforms in Africa's most populous country, which has been characterised by poor governance since its independence 60 years ago. Despite forcing the president to disband the unit, they are not …
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