Amnesty International revealed that at least 24 protesters were killed and over 1,200 arrested during the nationwide protests against bad governance in Nigeria. The report highlighted the violence and human rights abuses by authorities.
Amnesty International reported that at least 24 protesters were killed and approximately 1,200 were arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria from August 1 to August 10, 2024. The human rights organization detailed a violent crackdown by Nigeria n authorities, which included the use of teargas and live ammunition against demonstrators and journalists. Additionally, there were reports of looting and vandalism in some northern states.
Amnesty called for accountability and urged the government to end the cycle of impunity
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