PRESS RELEASE – Nigeria: Zakzaky freedom bid adjourned

12 May, 2017

The adjournment came as supporters of Sheikh Ibrahim el-Zakzaky marked his 66th birthday with a procession in the city of Kaduna

PRESS RELEASE – Nigeria: Demonstrators mark 500 days in detention of IMN leader

26 April, 2017

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

PRESS RELEASE – Nigeria: IHRC condemns police attack on pro-Zakzaky protestors

12 April, 2017

Police used tear gas, water cannon and dogs to disperse the peaceful demonstration in the capital Abuja

PRESS RELEASE – UK: Muslims urged to be vigilant over expected spike in hate crimes

24 March, 2017

Precautionary advice includes staying vigilant, not opening suspect packages and reporting suspicious characters and vehicles to the police

PRESS RELEASE – European Court hijab ruling cements Muslims’ second-class status

14 March, 2017

Upholding the bans sets a dangerous precedent

PRESS RELEASE – USA: Lynne Stewart – ‘People’s champion’ was an inspiration to all social activists

8 March, 2017

Stewart passed away yesterday, aged 77, at her home in Brooklyn, New York, where she was born, following a long battle with cancer

PRESS RELEASE – Nigeria: Lawyers demand immediate release of imprisoned Zakzakys

27 February, 2017

The move follows the expiry of the deadline for the release of the couple set by a federal high court judge on 2 December 2016

PRESS RELEASE – UK: IHRC scores success in Muslim charity awards

24 February, 2017

IHRC Legal received the accolade at the Forum’s inaugural event in recognition of the work it performs to help people facing discrimination in employment and immigration problems