Protests have intensified demanding the release of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, who is currently held in illegal detention. Intense and mass demonstrations have continued daily across Nigeria, often met by police and army brutality and extreme violence, including
Massoud Shadjareh writes for EuroNews on the plight of Sheikh El-Zakzaky, and why Britain must do something about it. As Boris Johnson moves into Downing Street, his first priority will be to demonstrate Britain’s strength beyond Europe – and its ability to survive and thrive
Updated 24 July 2019
Second press release: Reports that a senior police officer has been killed by police fire; 5 injured protesters picked up by armed police from hospital and taken to an unknown destination. TRIGGER WARNING: Graphic video of violence and injuries follows the text. Protestors demanding the
Protestors demanding the release of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky once again face state violence, including live fire. TRIGGER WARNING – Graphic images of injuries and fatalities. IHRC is deeply concerned about the escalating violence against members of the Islamic Movement, as well as other protestors and
July 19, 2019 – Ottawa, Canada Hundreds of Canadians of all faiths and backgrounds battled the heatwave warning and gathered in the nation’s capital on July 19, demanding the immediate release of Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakaky leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) from the
IHRC asks campaigners and concerned onlookers to find out more and take relevant action
Details below. Please join and spread the word. Bus available from Toronto. Protestors will also be demanding an end to the war in Yemen.
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