Amnesty International says the federal government is planning a mass trial of detained #EndBadGovernance protesters.
Amnesty International has condemned the planned mass trial of #EndBadGovernance protesters by the federal government.The protest turned violent in some parts of the country, with looting and vandalism recorded in some states.On August 16, Amnesty said over 1,000 #EndBadGovernance protesters were detained nationwide.
The rights group asked the government to release the protesters, saying the planned mass trial is “a sham”.“Amnesty International is deeply concerned that the #EndBadGovernaceInNigeria protesters to be arraigned nationwide tomorrow are only going to be subjected to another round of government’s unrelenting intent to punish protesters and demonize protests,” the statement reads.
“What is going to happen to these protesters — who took to the streets last month — seeking good governance is a disguised exercise solely aimed at punishing dissenters. “Many protesters were subjected to horrific violations by security personnel, including excessive use of force and misuse of tear gas.
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