Amnesty International condemned the Nigerian government's detention of minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests, calling for their immediate release. The organization criticized the government's actions as unlawful and detrimental to children's rights, emphasizing the need for legal support and better treatment for those arrested during the protests.
Amnesty International has expressed strong condemnation over the detention of minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria, calling for their immediate release. The human rights organization criticized the federal government for what it deemed unlawful arrests, highlighting that the actions reflect a disregard for legal standards.
In a series of statements on social media platform X, Amnesty International urged President Bola Tinubu's administration to unconditionally release the detained minors. They described the government's efforts to prosecute these young individuals for alleged treason as a severe violation of the rule of law. Amnesty emphasized that the government's actions are an alarming attempt to suppress peaceful assembly.
The organization reported that in Katsina state, at least twelve children under the age of sixteen have been held in detention since August for merely participating in the protests against corruption and hunger. Many of these minors reportedly face poor conditions in custody, lacking access to legal representation or familial support, which raises serious concerns about their health and well-being.
During recent court proceedings in Abuja, four minors collapsed, underscoring the dire situation they face. While a federal high court granted bail to several defendants, many minors remain in custody amid claims of unjust treatment. Amnesty International reiterated its call for the immediate and unconditional release of all minors detained for exercising their rights to peaceful protest.
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