29 July 2019 PRESS RELEASE: Attempts to secure the release of the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim el-Zakzaky, have suffered a fresh setback with the adjournment of a court hearing today that was due to decide whether he should be

Scaremongering by authorities regarding Islamic Movement prior to hearing old and tired tactic Prior to the resumed court hearing regarding the release of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky on Monday 29 July, IHRC wishes to clarify that all the doctors who attended the Sheikh from the international

For immediate release 27 July 2019 Reported proscription of Islamic Movement beyond belief Responding to reports that the Nigerian government has proscribed the Islamic Movement as a terrorist group, IHRC Chair Massoud Shadjareh stated: “If the reported proscription of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria is

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

PRESS RELEASE Responding to news that the hearing of Sheikh Zakzaky has been adjourned until 29 July* Chair of IHRC, Massoud Shadjareh said: “The news that this case has been adjourned beggars belief. The health situation of Sheikh Zakzaky is extreme and all days could

PRESS RELEASE The son of the detained leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria has made a renewed plea to Nigerian authorities to expedite his release so that he can be given life-saving medical treatment. The appeal comes as authorities appear to be procrastinating over