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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Congolese Human Rights Activist Confirms He’s Alive After Four-Day Disappearance
Prominent human rights defender in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rams Wasolela, has confirmed he is alive through his Twitter…
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Police Kill 7, Cause Almost 60% Human Rights Violations During Second Phase Of Lockdown – NHRC
Members of the Nigeria Police are alleged to have caused nearly 60 per cent of reported human rights abuses perpetrated…
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Human Rights Of Nigerians Under Siege With Infections Diseases Bill – Experts
With the coronavirus pandemic keeping nations on their toes, governments are seeking ways to control spread. On its part, the…
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HRW Condemns Cameroon’s Suspension Of Critical Law Professor’s Classes
Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international non-governmental organisation that conducts research and advocacy on human rights, has condemned the suspension…
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CSOs Task Govt To Respect Human Rights, Ensure Transparency COVID-19 Fight
A coalition of 407 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have called on the government to ensure transparency and accountability…
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Ngarbuh Massacre: Human Rights Watch Commends Cameroon’s Admission, Calls For Justice
Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international non-governmental organisation that conducts research and advocacy on human rights, has commended the Cameroonian…
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Police Demand For Bribe At Checkpoint Caused My Mother’s Death – Man Alleges
A Nigerian resident in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ben Peterside, has alleged that he lost his mother on Saturday morning…
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Nigerians Can Now Report Human Rights Violations Via Online Platform, Says NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in collaboration with civil society groups and development partners, has developed an online platform…
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COVID-19: African Journalists Harassed, Jailed Over Reports
Journalists across the world have been facing hostility from government forces as they cover issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Officials Rescue 54 From Hellish, Illegal ‘Correctional Center’ in Zamfara
Zamfara State Government officials on Saturday raided an illegal “correctional center” in Gusau, and rescued 54 malnourished and traumatised victims…
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