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.
-
#ENDSARS Protesters Crowdfund To Support Fearless Protester
On October 17, Ms Jane Obiene joined hundreds of protesters in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja with crutches, despite persistent attacks…
Read More » -
Father Chops Off Son’s Wrists Over Missing Money
On suspicion that his son stole his money, Gregory Enweaso, a 48-year-old man in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria, allegedly cut…
Read More » -
‘Remain In Your Barracks’: CSOs Condemn Military’s Reaction To #EndSARS Protests
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria have, in a joint statement, condemned plans by the military to…
Read More » -
#EndSARS: African Writers Oppose Military Threat, Stand With Protesters in Nigeria
In an open letter to the authorities in Nigeria, over 80 writers across Africa said they were strongly against police…
Read More » -
#EndSARS: Kolade Johnson, the Nigerian Police Won’t Stop Shooting
On March 31, 2019, Liverpool hosted Tottenham at Anfield, defeating the Pochettino led side by two goals to one. As…
Read More » -
How Social Media Became Boardroom For #EndSARS Protests
In the last 10 days, young Nigerians from around the world have come together for peaceful demonstrations across major cities…
Read More » -
Nigerian Youths Navigate More Brutality As They Protest Against Past Police Brutality
It took a dozen lawyers and an estimated 24 hours to secure the release of Ayomide Ayonrinde on Tuesday, October…
Read More » -
#EndSARS: Protest Turns Violent As Police Teargas Protesters in Jos
#EndSARS protest in Jos, Plateau State, North Central Nigeria, turned violent on Friday as police personnel teargassed some protesters, who…
Read More » -
DR Congo Records 544 Cases Of Violation Of Children’s Rights In 3 Months
Five hundred and forty-four cases of the violation of the rights of children within the context of the armed conflict…
Read More »