Nigeria
In 2020, nationwide protests calling for the disbandment of the abusive police unit known as the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) captured global attention and ultimately led to the dissolution of the unit. While the authorities made limited progress towards justice and accountability for police abuses, instances of harassment and attacks against protesters by security forces in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Lagos and other states raised concerns over their stated commitment to reform of the security sector. Insecurity persisted throughout 2020 in the northeast region of the country as Boko Haram and its splinter faction, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), continued to attack civilian, humanitarian, and military targets.
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Refugees and MigrantsThe UN General Assembly’s adoption of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) in December 2018 by the vote of 152 states, over a quarter of which are African states, marked a significant milestone in global commitment to protect the rights of migrants, reduce the risks and vulnerabilities they face, and improve systems, policies, and practices responding to migration.
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“Between Hunger and the Virus”
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on People Living in Poverty in Lagos, Nigeria
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IMF: Scant Transparency for Covid-19 Emergency Loans
Anti-Corruption Measures a Step Forward, but Weak Implementation
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Nigeria: Army Restrictions Stifling Aid Efforts
Threatens Staff Safety, Effectiveness in Region Hit by Boko Haram
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Nigeria: People With Mental Health Conditions Chained, Abused
Ban Chaining; Provide Mental Health Services
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Nigeria: Covid-19 Impact Worsens Hunger in Lagos
Inadequate Support Highlights Need for Expanded Social Security System
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Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Follows Pattern of Repression
Government Should End Restrictions on Free Expression
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Another Day of Violence Across Nigeria
Deepening Insecurity Requires Urgent Response to Protect Civilians
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IMF: Scant Transparency for Covid-19 Emergency Loans
Anti-Corruption Measures a Step Forward, but Weak Implementation
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Nigerian Victim Calls for Justice at Gambia Truth Commission
Ex-President Jammeh Linked to 2005 Murder of 59 West African Migrants
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Nigeria Finally Unfreezes Protesters’ Bank Accounts
Investigate and Ensure Accountability for Central Bank’s Abuse of Power
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Nigeria: Stop Jailing Children for Alleged Boko Haram Ties
United Nations Urges Releasing, Reintegrating Children Caught Up in Conflict
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