{"id":146387,"date":"2025-01-15T23:33:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T22:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/amnesty-international-condemns-boko-haram-killings-calls-for-protection-of-civilians"},"modified":"2025-01-21T16:00:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T15:00:05","slug":"amnesty-international-condemns-boko-haram-killings-calls-for-protection-of-civilians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/amnesty-international-condemns-boko-haram-killings-calls-for-protection-of-civilians","title":{"rendered":"Amnesty International condemns Boko Haram killings, calls for protection of civilians"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Amnesty International has urged Boko Haram militants to cease their assaults and killings of civilians.<\/p>\n<p>The group issued this remark following the deaths of more than 40 individuals by militants in various villages in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, on January 12th.<\/p>\n<p>A statement issued by the organization\u2019s director in Nigeria, Isa Sanusi said that, \u201cAmnesty International denounces the murder of civilians by Boko Haram militants, highlighting their contempt for human life and international regulations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram has been responsible for years of tormenting individuals and breaching international law.<\/p>\n<p>The statement mentioned that Amnesty\u2019s investigation showed that Boko Haram fighters aimed at farmers, separated the males, shot at them, and chased those trying to flee, firing at them.<\/p>\n<p>Following the murder of civilians, Boko Haram continues its abduction of women and girls and carrying out kidnappings.<\/p>\n<p>Experts believe that the continuous occurrence of these offenses emphasizes the necessity for increased efforts to safeguard lives and property in communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Amnesty International has urged Boko Haram militants to cease their assaults and killings of civilians. The group issued this remark following the deaths of more than 40 individuals by militants in various villages in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, on January 12th. 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