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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Global human rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the Nigerian Government for arraigning over 1,000 protesters in court.<\/p>\n

The 10 days hunger protests turned violent in some states, leading to the arrest of several protesters.<\/p>\n

Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police, on August 6, announced that the Police arrested some persons alleged to have sponsored protesters who hoisted foreign flags in some states.<\/p>\n

The arrested protesters were arraigned in court and are currently in detention.<\/p>\n

In a post released on X , Amnesty International demanded an immediate and unconditional release of all those arrested for exercising their right to peaceful assembly.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Nigerian authorities are escalating crackdown on peaceful protesters against hunger and corruption. Over 1,000 people have been remanded nationwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday 441 people were arraigned in Kano, in what is set out to be an unfair trial based on trumped-up charges.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmnesty International again calls for an immediate and unconditional release of all those arrested for exercising their right to peaceful assembly.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government of Nigeria has an obligation to uphold the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly,\u201d the post read.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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