Activists criticize government human rights abuses while the NSCDC conducts enforcement actions in Niger State.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 19
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What happened
Activists criticize government human rights abuses while the NSCDC conducts enforcement actions in Niger State.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Enforcement operations carried out by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State resulted in 37 deaths, with links to Plateau State.Sub-event
- The NSCDC Niger State Command is operational in Tegina, Niger State, under the purview of the Nigerian Ministry of Interior.Sub-event
- The Niger state government is now responsible for handling civil society complaints and intervening in related matters.Sub-event
Activist criticism and NSCDC enforcement actions highlight ongoing human rights concerns in Nigeria.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Nigerian paramilitary agency
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Niger State
state in Nigeria
Related events
- Global Rights is involved in Nigeria due to the worsening security situation.
- The National Human Rights Commission and civil society groups are investigating the deaths of suspects in custody in Niger State, involving the NSCDC.
- A congressman introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives calling for Nigerian government compliance with international human rights law.
- Advocacy focused on Nigerian democratic processes.
- Tragedy and protests occurred in Minna, Niger State, leading to an ordered investigation and suspension of NSCDC personnel.