This is a disturbing turn of events which has serious repercussions for the University’s reputation as an institution that cherishes academic freedom
In a tweet posted earlier today the right-wing journalist said: “22 dead – number rising. Schofield, don’t you even dare. Do not be part of the problem. We need a final solution.”
Security forces fired live rounds and tear gas as they stormed the area causing at least one fatality with several reported wounded
The protest, by the Academic Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, is one of many such demonstrations in recent weeks to have come under attack from the authorities
The annual rally has run as a peaceful family friendly event in London for a number of years
The adjournment came as supporters of Sheikh Ibrahim el-Zakzaky marked his 66th birthday with a procession in the city of Kaduna
Although Nigeria’s High Court ordered the release of the pair on 2 December 2016 after a period of detention of almost a year the order has yet to be implemented
Police used tear gas, water cannon and dogs to disperse the peaceful demonstration in the capital Abuja
