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Rights Watch

With the increase incidences of the Nigerian Government abuse of human rights, we launch this column to track reports of abuse of power by security agencies under President Muhammadu Buhari.

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When Blood Cries Out: The Moral Reckoning Behind Alex Pretti’s Death [MUST READ]

Opinions | The Trent -
We don’t have to quote Pastor Niemoller anymore. Because Alex Pretti could have been any of us. He could’ve been me, you, your neighbor,...
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Policing Witchcraft Accusations and ‘Agwu’ Beliefs: Extortion, Exploitation and Impunity in Imo MUST READ]

Leo Igwe | Op-Ed Contributor -
The case of Mr Joseph Ottih, 70, highlights a curious link between witchcraft allegations, law enforcement, and traditional beliefs/practices in Imo state. This link...
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Christian Genocide in Nigeria: Intersociety Accuses NYT of Misquoting Its Leader After Interview

Ima Matthew | Sub Editor -
ONITSHA, Nigeria — The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, known as Intersociety, has accused The New York Times of publishing...
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Meet the Nigerian Activist Whose Reports Helped Shape Trump’s View of the Christian Genocide

Hope Sampson | Sub Editor -
ONITSHA, Nigeria — Emeka Umeagbalasi, who runs a civil liberties organisation from his home in the commercial hub of southeast Nigeria, says he has...
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Leo Igwe: Rallying Against Witch Hunts in Bauchi [MUST READ]

Leo Igwe | Op-Ed Contributor -
Greetings to you, coorganizers and participants in today's roundtable discussion on witchcraft accusations and human rights abuses against women and children in Bauchi state....
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Nigerian Rights Group Urges Action Against Prophet Oyeniyi Over Abuse of Elderly Woman (VIDEO)

Ekamma Jacobs | Staff Reporter -
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Advocacy for Alleged Witches, a Nigerian human rights organisation, has called on authorities to sanction Prophet Oyeniyi, the leader of...
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Agony of a Mother: How a Governor’s Aide Bullet Cut Short Moses’ Destiny

Opinions | The Trent -
Nigeria has become a land where the gap between power and citizens is measured not only in poverty and privilege, but in blood. Nothing...
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Pastor Who Flogged and Bathed Children With ‘Blood’ During Deliverance Must Be Brought to Justice

Leo Igwe | Op-Ed Contributor -
The Advocacy for Alleged Witches urges the police and other state authorities in Rivers State to prosecute the pastor who abused children during an...
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Leo Igwe: Is Witchcraft Justiciable Under Nigerian Law? [MUST READ]

Leo Igwe | Op-Ed Contributor -
In the past couple of months, I have done some back and forth with some legal practitioners over the issue of witchcraft, especially the...
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Delta: Advocacy Group Calls for Prosecution of False Claims of Manhood Disappearance

Ekamma Jacobs | Staff Reporter -
ASABA, Nigeria — The Advocacy for Alleged Witches, AfAW, has called on Delta State authorities to prosecute individuals responsible for raising false alarms about manhood...
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