Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Human Rights After U.S. Capture of Venezuela’s President and Wife Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the human rights and legal implications of the U.S. military action in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The organization warned that the operation likely violates international law, including the United Nations Charter, and could trigger further human rights violations either through additional U.S. operations or retaliatory measures by Venezuelan authorities. Amnesty stressed the need for the U.S. to comply with international humanitarian law, uphold due process, and ensure humane treatment of all persons deprived of liberty. It also called on Venezuelan authorities to refrain from further repression and protect the rights of human rights defenders and political activists. The organization highlighted the broader danger to the rules-based global order, cautioning that such unilateral military actions risk normalizing international interventions driven by force and intimidation rather than law. #Venezuela #HumanRights #AmnestyInternational #Maduro #USMilitaryAction #InternationalLaw #UNCharter #CiviliansProtection

Amnesty International Condemns Nigerian Police Over Failure to Arrest Attackers of Filmmaker Pedro Obaseki in Benin City Amnesty International has strongly condemned the Nigerian Police for failing to arrest the assailants who abducted and publicly humiliated Nigerian filmmaker Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki in Benin City, Edo State. The human rights organization described the incident as “barbaric and unlawful,” emphasizing that it violated basic principles of due process and human dignity. Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, was seized by a group of men allegedly acting on behalf of the Benin Traditional Council. He was dragged to the Oba of Benin’s palace, stripped publicly, and forced to kneel and walk on his knees. The attackers did not present identification or legal authority for their actions. Amnesty International called on law enforcement to investigate the incident, bring the perpetrators to justice, and urged the Oba’s palace to dissociate itself from the unlawful acts. The organization highlighted that such repression undermines civic freedoms and human rights in Edo State. : #PedroObaseki #HumanRightsViolation #AmnestyInternational #EdoState #ObaOfBenin

Amnesty International Demands Probe After Military Allegedly Kills Women in Adamawa Protest Amnesty International Nigeria has released the photo of Mary Talmon, one of nine women reportedly killed by military personnel during a peaceful protest in Lamurde Local Government Area, Adamawa State, on December 8, 2025. The rights group condemned the alleged excessive use of force and called on the federal government to conduct a full, transparent, and impartial investigation. Amnesty also criticized the inadequate response of security agencies to ongoing communal clashes between the Bachama and Chobo communities, highlighting systemic failures in protecting civilians. #AdamawaProtest #AmnestyInternational #MilitaryExcessiveForce

BREAKING: ICPC Storms IHS Towers Abuja, Seizes Devices and Restricts Amnesty International Staff Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday reportedly stormed the IHS Towers office in Wuse 2, Abuja, disrupting a World Human Rights Day presentation by Amnesty International personnel. Witnesses said the officers confiscated over 40 mobile phones, laptops, and smartwatches while preventing staff from leaving or entering the building. Some Amnesty International workers were allegedly held inside as ICPC operatives threatened to shoot anyone attempting to exit. The incident occurred as IHS Towers—one of Nigeria’s major telecom infrastructure firms with operations across several cities—hosted the human rights awareness event. - #ICPC #AmnestyInternational #AbujaNews

Amnesty International Condemns Deadly Gunmen Attack on Anambra Church, Demands Probe of Security Failures Amnesty International has condemned the gruesome attack on St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lilu, Anambra State, where armed men killed the cleric’s wife and another victim during a Sunday invasion. The rights group urged authorities to launch a transparent, impartial investigation into the killings and the security lapses that allowed the attack, noting that a government-deployed security base was located within the church premises. Amnesty further warned that rising violent activities by armed groups across the South-East have turned several communities into ungoverned spaces, stressing that federal and state governments must prioritise civilian protection and dismantle criminal networks. #AmnestyInternational #AnambraAttack #SouthEastInsecurity

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