Pakistan has sentenced 25 civilians to prison for their involvement in attacks on military facilities following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2023. The military’s public relations wing confirmed the sentencing on Saturday, thus revealing that a military court had handed down sentences ranging from two to 10 years of “rigorous imprisonment,” … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims by Amnesty International that 10, 000 persons died in its custody since the Boko Haram conflict began in the northeast. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Country Director of the international human rights, Isa Sanusi, at a briefing in Maiduguri, accused Boko Haram and the military of many abuses. … Read more
The German government on Friday dismissed Amnesty International’s claim that Israel is committing “genocide” against Palestinians during its military operations in Gaza. Addressing Amnesty’s report, German Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sebastian Fischer stated, “Genocide requires clear intent to eliminate an ethnic group. I do not see any such clear intent and therefore cannot agree with the … Read more
Saudi Arabia has executed 101 foreigners this year, marking a record-breaking surge in the use of capital punishment that rights groups have condemned as excessive. Among those executed were 10 Nigerians, as reported by the official Saudi Press Agency and human rights organizations. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
Burkina Faso’s military government is considering reintroducing the death penalty, six years after it was abolished in 2018, a government official confirmed to AFP on Saturday. The proposal, which has yet to be scheduled for discussion, will be submitted to the Transitional Legislative Assembly (ALT) for approval if it moves forward. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
A human rights organization, Amnesty International, has called on governments at all levels to prioritise the rescue and reintegration of girls who had suffered insurgency, into the society. Programme Manager, Amnesty International, Ms Barbara Magaji, made the call at a programme organised by Amnesty International to illuminate the challenges faced by girls on Friday in … Read more
Amnesty International has condemned the bail conditions granted to the 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters facing treason charges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday granted N10 million bail on each to the ten members, saying they must produce sureties who must be property owners in Abuja and must deposit … Read more
Amnesty International Nigeria, has condemned the mass trial of #EndBadGovernance protesters today (Monday) in in Abuja, Kano and Kaduna. During the hunger/ hardship protests in August, 2024, a good number of protesters were arrested by security agents. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
The organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest on Friday called for the dismissal of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, following the killing of protesters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this demand was made during a candlelight symposium held at the Rights House in Ikeja, Lagos State, in honor of the victims. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – … Read more
The FCT Police claim professional conduct and deny using lethal force on peaceful protesters, but reports from journalists and Amnesty International suggest otherwise. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has asserted that its personnel acted professionally in managing peaceful hunger protesters in Abuja on Saturday. This statement comes from the … Read more
The Nigeria Police announced that 681 individuals involved in various criminal activities during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance in Nigeria protest have been arrested over the past two days. The protest, which focuses on issues of hunger and inflation, began nationwide on August 1 and is now in its third day, as of August 3. EKO HOT … Read more
The Presidency reported that hoodlums infiltrated the hunger protest in Abuja, causing chaos, while Amnesty International condemned the police’s use of teargas and firearms against unarmed protesters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency stated that the hunger protest in Abuja turned chaotic due to hoodlums infiltrating the demonstration. Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Madagascar’s justice ministry has ignited controversy with a new bill proposing castration for child rapists, a measure that has drawn sharp criticism from Amnesty International for being “cruel, inhuman, and degrading.” The bill, which allows for both chemical and surgical castration, was passed by the Senate on Wednesday, following approval … Read more
Some parents of missing Chibok schoolgirls have expressed frustration and anguish over what they described as eight years of sorrow and pain The United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) also regretted the invisible harm school attacks inflict on victims’ mental health EDITOR’S PICK Military Intercept Security Agents Taking Ransom To Bandits In Kaduna JUST … Read more
Amnesty International also accused the government of attacking protesters, witnesses, and human rights agencies… EKO HOT BLOG reports that human rights group Amnesty International has dismissed claims by the Information and Culture Minister, Lai Mohammed, on the Lagos State panel report on Police brutality and the EndSARS protests, saying his stance is not surprising. The … Read more
It said Abdolali had first been sentenced to death in December 2015 after “a grossly unfair trial” by a court that “relied on torture-tainted ‘confessions’”… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Iran, on Wednesday, executed a man who was arrested for murder at the age of 17, the judiciary said, despite appeals to spare his life … Read more
According to Amnesty International’s report, more than 500 were arrested after police and military raids At least 115 Persons have been killed in the South-East by security operatives between March and June, a report published by Amnesty International has revealed. In the recent report, it said relatives of the victims denied the deceased were part … Read more
It also stated that protest is not a crime and the authorities have an obligation to respect their rights. Amnesty International has called for the prompt release of five protesters who were arrested unlawfully by the Department of State Services, DSS on Sunday at Dunamis Church, Abuja. EkoHotBlog had earlier reported that the DSS … Read more
Twitter had deleted a post by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, and this prompted the government to announce a ban Amnesty International has asked the Federal Government to reverse its decision to suspend the operations of the social media platform, Twitter, in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Twitter, Amnesty International also urged the Federal … Read more
“Incessant killings and the stunning failure of the authorities to end them and bring suspected perpetrators to justice have been and continues to be a threat to the right to life in Nigeria…” Alarming escalation of attacks, abductions for ransom and frequent killings across Nigeria have left people feeling more unsafe, showing utter failure of … Read more