Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Zaria massacre, a slaughter of at least 1000 innocent civilians by Nigerian security forces. The massacre occurred when over the course of three days starting Dev 12, 2015, soldiers attacked civilians and property connected to the Islamic Movement
To: His Excellency Mr António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations Subject: An Appeal for the Dismantling of Apartheid and the End of Impunity Excellency, We write to you at a moment of grave historical reckoning, when silence has become complicity and hesitation a betrayal
Verdicts are expected today in the trial of 60 demonstrators held by Nigerian authorities since 2019 for their alleged part in protests seeking the release of the founder of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim el-Zakzaky. The protest in Abuja on 22 July 2019
Verdicts are expected today in the trial of 60 demonstrators held by Nigerian authorities since 2019 for their alleged part in protests seeking the release of the founder of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim el-Zakzaky. The protest in Abuja on 22 July 2019
Background After the Nigerian state killed 26 citizens at a peaceful al-Quds Day event in Abuja, and arrested 274, demand that they are released and are provided with the attention that is needed. Summary On the 28th March 2025, the Nigerian Guards Brigade attacked
As the year draws to an end we would like to remind and raise awareness of the struggles of those who have been unjustly imprisoned. Scroll down to see news, announcements and recommended books related to prisoners. Little Heroes, Big Voices: Poems for Palestine Workshop
Summary The Nigerian army has once again responded to peaceful religious processions in North Nigeria with violence, killing at least four mourners at an Arba’een procession, and arresting many more. In the following days they have used an array of repressive measures to intimidate and
Muharram, particularly its first ten days, holds profound significance, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. This period, especially the day of Ashura, is marked by intense mourning and reflection on themes of
The possibility of police or security services violence against those taking part has been raised by a notice sent by FCT Police Command. Summary IHRC is deeply concerned regarding a notice circulated by FCT Police Command demanding that no one attends the Ashura commemorative
Join the IHRC’s UN team for the UN side panel on the Palestine Movement Crackdown DATE: 24 June 2024 TIME: 11.00 am CEST. Venue: Online IHRC TV or YouTube – in person Room XXV, UN Buildings, Geneva Download the 2023 Report here  At this event, the SR Rapporteurs
