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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Gabon Records Over 2,000 SGBV-Related Emergency Calls In 9 Months
More than 2,000 emergency calls related to women in gender-based violence situations were recorded in nine months in Gabon since…
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‘Inefficient’ Judicial System; Mob Violence Persists In Nigeria
“Ole, ole!” (thief, thief!) “Stone him!” “Kill him!” The above are sometimes all that need to be screamed in Nigeria…
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Nigerian Children Used As ‘House Helps’ Face Life Of Abuse
From his narration, John Akinkunmi (not real name) was trafficked from Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria to work as a house…
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Human Rights Sinking Further With Suspect Parades In Nigeria
The public parade of suspects by Nigeria’s security operatives can be traced back to the military days when the repressive…
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Initiative Gives Nigerian Ex-inmates Boost To Restart Their Lives
Hezekiah Olujobi, born on Aug. 8, 1963, suffered unlawful detention at Agodi prison in Ibadan, Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria between…
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Central African Republic: Party Leader Calls For Inquiry Into Massacre
The President of the Movement for the Liberation of the Central African People (MLPC), Martin Ziguele, has called for the…
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Human Rights Violations In DR Congo Drop By 12%
The number of human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo dropped by 12 per cent in 2021 as…
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Justice Elusive Months After Police Kill Motorcyclist In Southwest Nigeria
Five months after Saheed Olabomi, a 31-year-old motorcyclist was shot dead by a Police Sergeant in Osogbo, Osun State, Southwest…
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UN Confirms Ongoing Investigation Of Fatal Rape By Aid Worker – Official
The United Nations would issue a statement after investigating the involvement of a humanitarian worker who allegedly raped a female…
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#EndSARS: Bystander Survives Torture, Poisoning 15 Months After Arrest
A Nigerian, Peter John, who was arrested and detained during the #EndSARS protest has shared his ordeal in police detention. …
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