At Least 65 Killed Across Nigeria This Week, Amnesty International Condemns Govt Inaction
Amnesty International says Nigerians are being abandoned to “rampaging gunmen” after at least 65 people were killed in violent attacks across the country this week.
In a statement on Friday, the rights group faulted Nigerian authorities for failing to protect lives and property, calling it “an utter failure of responsibility.”
According to Amnesty, over 50 worshippers were killed and 60 abducted during a mosque attack in Katsina, while 15 farmers were slaughtered in Plateau’s Mangu LGA, displacing more than 200 residents.
“Incessant killings and the stunning failure of authorities to end them or bring perpetrators to justice remain a grave threat to the right to life,” Amnesty said, stressing that Nigerians do not deserve to live in constant fear.
The organisation reminded the government of its obligation under international law, regional treaties, and Nigeria’s constitution to protect all citizens equally.
#NigeriaInCrisis #HumanRights #AmnestyInternational
Amnesty International says Nigerians are being abandoned to “rampaging gunmen” after at least 65 people were killed in violent attacks across the country this week.
In a statement on Friday, the rights group faulted Nigerian authorities for failing to protect lives and property, calling it “an utter failure of responsibility.”
According to Amnesty, over 50 worshippers were killed and 60 abducted during a mosque attack in Katsina, while 15 farmers were slaughtered in Plateau’s Mangu LGA, displacing more than 200 residents.
“Incessant killings and the stunning failure of authorities to end them or bring perpetrators to justice remain a grave threat to the right to life,” Amnesty said, stressing that Nigerians do not deserve to live in constant fear.
The organisation reminded the government of its obligation under international law, regional treaties, and Nigeria’s constitution to protect all citizens equally.
#NigeriaInCrisis #HumanRights #AmnestyInternational
At Least 65 Killed Across Nigeria This Week, Amnesty International Condemns Govt Inaction
Amnesty International says Nigerians are being abandoned to “rampaging gunmen” after at least 65 people were killed in violent attacks across the country this week.
In a statement on Friday, the rights group faulted Nigerian authorities for failing to protect lives and property, calling it “an utter failure of responsibility.”
According to Amnesty, over 50 worshippers were killed and 60 abducted during a mosque attack in Katsina, while 15 farmers were slaughtered in Plateau’s Mangu LGA, displacing more than 200 residents.
“Incessant killings and the stunning failure of authorities to end them or bring perpetrators to justice remain a grave threat to the right to life,” Amnesty said, stressing that Nigerians do not deserve to live in constant fear.
The organisation reminded the government of its obligation under international law, regional treaties, and Nigeria’s constitution to protect all citizens equally.
#NigeriaInCrisis #HumanRights #AmnestyInternational
