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#HungerProtests: Amnesty International Demand Immediate Release Of All Detainees
Global human rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the Nigerian Government for arraigning over 1,000 protesters in court.
Recall that the 10 days hunger protests turned violent in some states, leading to the arrest of several protesters.
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.
The arrested protesters were arraigned in court and are currently in detention.
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.
“The Nigerian authorities are escalating crackdown on peaceful protesters against hunger and corruption. Over 1,000 people have been remanded nationwide.
“Today 441 people were arraigned in Kano, in what is set out to be an unfair trial based on trumped-up charges.
“Amnesty International again calls for an immediate and unconditional release of all those arrested for exercising their right to peaceful assembly.
“The government of Nigeria has an obligation to uphold the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly,” read the post.
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JUST IN: Tinubu Heading For France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a state visit to France.
According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Emmanuel Macron invited his Nigerian counterpart to the European country.
Onanuga said the three-day visit will focus “on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation among others”.
“President Tinubu who will be traveling with the First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, will be received on Thursday at the 350-year-old French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de l’Élysée, by Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, for initial ceremonies that will dovetail into bilateral meetings.”
“During the visit, President Tinubu and President Macron will harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication. They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.
“Brigitte and Nigeria’s First Lady will discuss the latter’s passion for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope Initiative,” the statement read.
Tinubu and his wife who will be hosted to a state dinner by the French leader before their departure, will be accompanied by top government officials.
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