Nigerian lawmakers have ignored the needs of people with disabilities despite spending vast sums on renovations. Meanwhile, the government seeks to halt an ICC investigation into alleged war crimes by military personnel in conflict zones, despite evidence of atrocities committed by both soldiers and terrorists.
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Ms Bensouda, in a statement dated 11 December 2020, then opened a national investigation into the matter, although she explained that Nigerian military authorities informed her that “they have examined, and dismissed, allegations against their own troops.” “I must assert that Nigeria does not fall under any such situation,” he continued. “Our nation has consistently demonstrated both the will and the capacity to investigate and prosecute serious crimes, including those committed by Boko Haram and other terrorist groups. We are proud of the Nigerian Military, which has systems and structures in place to ensure their operations are guided by international humanitarian law and human rights principles.
“The conduct of military operations during conflict is regulated by international humanitarian law, and we can assure this Assembly that the Nigerian military does not engage in arbitrary killings or inhumane treatment of those no longer directly participating in hostilities. Our Military ensures that captured combatants are treated with dignity and respect.
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that States Parties, including Nigeria, attended the 12th meeting of CCM in September where the issue of the use of cluster munitions was elaborately discussed. It is unclear if the Nigerian government has destroyed all its cluster munitions but the minister’s statement suggests so.
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