Nigeria
Nigeria: End Repression of Shia Group
World
December 15, 2016
Nigeria: End Repression of Shia Group
Nigerian authorities should end their violent repression of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), a minority Shia group, that began…
Two female suicide bombers kill at least 30 at Nigerian market
World
December 10, 2016
Two female suicide bombers kill at least 30 at Nigerian market
Two women carried out suicide bombings at a bustling market in the north-east Nigerian town of Madagali on Friday morning,…
In Nigeria, schoolboys turned killers and came after their ex-teachers and students
World
December 6, 2016
In Nigeria, schoolboys turned killers and came after their ex-teachers and students
As Boko Haram continues its insurgency in Nigeria and as many innocent lives are taken, the takfiri terrorists turn their…
Court orders immediate release of Nigeria Shi’a leader, El-Zakzaky
World
December 3, 2016
Court orders immediate release of Nigeria Shi’a leader, El-Zakzaky
An Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Friday ordered the release of the leader of the Shia Movement…
United Nations: Boko Haram blocks aid to refugees in Cameroon
World
November 30, 2016
United Nations: Boko Haram blocks aid to refugees in Cameroon
The United Nations warned that the threat from Boko Haram jihadists was complicating efforts to help tens of thousands of…
Million-strong gathering in Nigeria on Arbaeen
World
November 28, 2016
Million-strong gathering in Nigeria on Arbaeen
A brother of Nigeria’s top Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky said more than ten million Shia Muslims come together to…
Nigerian Forces destroy more Shia religious centers
World
November 20, 2016
Nigerian Forces destroy more Shia religious centers
Nigerian forces have destroyed more religious centers belonging to the African country’s Shia community. Nigerian forces have destroyed more…
100 killed as Nigerian forces open fire at Shia gathering
World
November 15, 2016
100 killed as Nigerian forces open fire at Shia gathering
killing nearly 100 and injuring hundreds more in the northern city of Kano. killing nearly 100 and injuring…
Nigerian forces spray teargas at peaceful protesters demanding Sheikh Zakzaky’s release
World
November 3, 2016
Nigerian forces spray teargas at peaceful protesters demanding Sheikh Zakzaky’s release
Scores of Nigerian students and followers of Sheikh Zakzaky were attacked by security operatives at the National Secretariat, Abuja, on…
Human Rights Watch: Nigerian soldiers, police sexually abuse Boko Haram victims
World
November 2, 2016
Human Rights Watch: Nigerian soldiers, police sexually abuse Boko Haram victims
Nigerian soldiers and policemen have raped and sexually abused women and girls fleeing the terrorist militant group Boko Haram, Human…