Nigeria’s Military Rejects Amnesty International’s 10,000 Civilian Deaths Allegation

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

Amnesty International Condemns Bail Conditions For #Endbadgovernance Protesters

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