Human Rights

Tinubu Orders Probe, Promises Prosecution After 37 Detainees Die in NSCDC Custody

President Tinubu ordered a full, transparent probe and possible prosecutions after 37 suspected illegal miners died while held by the NSCDC in Minna.

DHS Watchdog Finds Alligator Alcatraz Held Migrants In Small Outdoor Cages, Violated Care Standards

An internal DHS inspection found migrants were kept in 18sq ft outdoor metal cages and the Florida-run centre failed hygiene, medical and food

RSF Frees 196 Women in Nyala, DNHR Says About 1,371 Still Detained

RSF freed 196 women in Nyala and reportedly paid each USD 1,000. DNHR says about 1,371 women have been detained and urges full investigations.

Fourteen Accused People Smugglers Stand Trial Over Deadly 2021 Channel Sinking

Families and 114 civil parties seek accountability as 14 people accused in a 2021 Channel crossing that left 27 dead and four missing go on trial in

Sharpeville Survivors File High Court Challenge To Overturn 1961 Indemnity Act

A High Court case argues the 1961 Indemnity Act shields police from Sharpeville claims. Survivors seek to clear the legal barrier to prosecutions and

Rwanda Loses Former Presidential Guard Chief Tom Byabagamba After 12 Years in Custody

Tom Byabagamba, once President Paul Kagame's bodyguard, died in prison 12 years after his arrest; his brother says family were barred from seeing him.

Syria Protests After White Helmets Volunteer Dies Following Detention

Protesters are demanding accountability after Mohammad Ghamira died following an alleged beating in custody in Latakia.

Lagos Rescues Four Infants and thier Mothers From Dumpsite

Four nursing mothers and their babies were rescued from an illegal dumpsite in Agboju, Lagos.