Human Rights
HumAngle’s Human Rights Desk examines gross human rights violations such as extra-judicial killings, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary arrests/detention. It also covers issues surrounding press freedom and monitors reports and activities of human rights organisations.
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The Price Of Being Fulani In Northwestern Nigeria
On a sweltering Wednesday morning in April, a death sentence was served on five young Fulani men. It was summarily…
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Mali Denies Knowledge Of Human Rights Violations By Its Military
The government of the Republic of Mali says it is “not aware” of alleged human rights violations committed by its…
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The Nigerian Writer Working Against The Lifelong Effects Of Child Abuse
It was many years before David* heard the term “emotional abuse”, and realised he had been a victim of it…
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Relatives Agonise Over Delayed Justice For Policeman Killed On Duty
Abiona Hezekiah, 53, an assistant superintendent of police, was on official duty when he was stabbed to death at Satellite…
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Amnesty International Accuses Cameroon Military Of Rape During Operations
Amnesty International (AI) has accused cameroonian soldiers of rampant atrocities including rape of at least 15 women at the peak…
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The Monetisation Of Justice By Nigeria’s Enforcement Officers
Tunji Olayiwola was sleeping in his self-contained apartment in the Badore area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, when police officers broke…
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Human Rights Abuses Shake Burkina Faso Amidst Insurgency
Human Rights Watch has documented several incidents of gross human rights violations committed by Burkina Faso armed forces against civilians,…
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A Rape Case Exposes The State Of Women’s Rights In Senegal
In Senegal, a rape case brought by a young woman against a prominent politician has laid bare the state of…
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CJID Proffers Legislative Measure To Protect Journalists In Nigeria
A recently drafted legislative bill will aid in ensuring the safety of journalists in Nigeria, the Centre for Journalism Innovation…
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Nigerian Air Force Admits Responsibility For Nasarawa Airstrike That Killed Dozens
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed for the first time it carried out an airstrike six months ago in Nasarawa…
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