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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Indigent Nigerians Rot In Prison As Legal Aid Council Fails To Fulfil Mandate
Adeyeye Olawale has spent three years at Agodi Prison in Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria. He has no hope of being…
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In Nigeria, Delay In Getting Court Judgements Fuels Human Rights Abuse
Nurudeen Oyedeji, 33, was sentenced to death by hanging by an Osun State High Court in Osogbo, Southwest Nigeria, in…
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Al Jazeera Reporter’s Murder Raises Concern About Protection Of Conflict Journalists
On Wednesday, May 11, grief filled newsrooms across the globe over the death of veteran Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu…
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Human Rights Watch Accuses Russian Mercenaries Of Tortures And Murders In Central African Republic
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Russian mercenaries of the Wagner Security Group of torturing and murdering civilians in…
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UN Indicts DR Congo Army In 231 Human Right Violations
The United Nations says soldiers of the national army of the Democratic Republic of Congo, FARDC, were involved in 231…
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Widows Of Slain Nigerian Soldiers Face Eviction Threat In Maiduguri Army Barracks
Susan Innocent* is enraged because military authorities at Mailamari Army Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno, Northeast Nigeria, informed her and all…
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Persons With Disabilities Face Discrimination As Nigerian Law Protecting Them Remains Redundant
Ten years ago, Joy Abdulrahman, a mother of two, was caught in a ghastly accident on her way to Nigeria’s…
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Nigerian Authorities’ Silence After Violent Events, Disregard For Victims Raise Concerns
Insecurity in Nigeria reached a milestone on March 28 when terrorists abducted, injured, and killed people during a deadly attack…
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#OrluIsBleeding: Nigerian Soldiers Allegedly Open Fire On Civilians In Southeast
Several people were killed on Sunday, April 17, 2022, as Nigerian soldiers were said to have opened fire on residents…
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DR Congo NGOs Call For End To Human Rights Violations
Thirty-seven DR Congo Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) on Wednesday April 13, called for an end to repression and for the respect…
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