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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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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REPORT CARD: Human Rights Abuses Marred Buhari’s Tenure As Nigeria’s President
He rode to power in 2015 on a promise to respect the rule of law, but Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure as…
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Handbag Carriers, Gate Keepers… The Nigerian Police Officers Who Are Domestic Servants
When Ademola Adigun* was recruited into the Nigeria Police Force in 2016, he swore to put his best in the…
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New Documentary Highlights Need For Continued Reportage And Visibility Of Chibok Girls
The Nigerian government has not been active enough in rescuing abducted Chibok girls, a documentary by Women Radio has said.…
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