April 11
Nigeria: Nigeria - 10 Years After Chibok, Schoolchildren Still At Risk
Implement Safe Schools Plan to Protect Schools, Children Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Armed Groups Kidnap Hundreds Across Northern Nigeria
Seek Victims' Safe Release; Improve Protection for At-Risk Students, Communities Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Erroneous Military Airstrike
Ensure Justice, Accountability, Compensate Victims for Devastating Loss Read more »
August 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Arrest Dozens for Alleged Gay Wedding
Release All Those Detained; Repeal Abusive Anti-Gay Law Read more »
July 21, 2023
Nigeria: Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Nigeria
Summary Read more »
June 06, 2023
Nigeria: No Justice for Civilians Killed in Airstrike
The Nigerian authorities have provided little information and no justice for a military airstrike on January 24, 2023 that killed 39 civilians and injured at least 6 others, Human… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: A Human Rights Agenda for Nigeria
The former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emerged as the winner of Nigeria's closely watched presidential elections held in February 2023. Despite repeated calls to… Read more »
Nigeria: New Govt Should Improve On Human Rights
Nigeria's incoming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should ensure that human rights are central to all his policies both at home and abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in an agenda… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Nigeria: Cluster Munitions - Nigeria Ratifies Global Ban
Becomes 111th State Party to International Treaty Read more »
February 27, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Elections Remain Risky for Many Citizens
Nigeria's presidential and federal legislative elections, which took place over the past weekend, were a mix of experiences for voters. While many voted safely despite delays, some… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria - Impunity, Insecurity Threaten Elections
Prioritize Justice for Electoral Violence; Address Security Concerns Read more »
January 20, 2023
Nigeria: Submission to the EU Delegation to Nigeria Ahead of EU-Nigeria Human Rights Dialogue
Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Nigeria & ECOWAS (the "EU Delegation") ahead of… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Nigeria: Reports Allege Nigerian Army Abuses
Government Should Investigate Allegations of Forced Abortions, Killing of Children Read more »
November 02, 2022
Nigeria: Displacement Camp Closures Worsen Suffering
The decision by Nigeria's Borno State to shut down its camps for people displaced by the Boko Haram conflict has pushed over 200,000 people into deeper suffering and destitution Read more »
October 03, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Agrees to End Military Detention of Children
Pledges Swift Reintegration Support for Boko Haram Suspects Read more »
August 02, 2022
Nigeria: What Lay Behind the Brutal Killing of a Nigerian in Italy?
Investigation Should Consider Racist Motivation Read more »
August 09, 2022
Nigeria: Insecurity Grips Nation's Capital
Attacks, Threats by Multiple Groups Raise Serious Concerns Read more »
May 09, 2022
Nigeria: Prioritize Justice for Abuses Against Protesters
Carry Out Judicial Panel Recommendations; Tackle Climate of Impunity Read more »
May 16, 2022
Nigeria: Student in Nigeria Murdered Over Blasphemy Allegation
Ensure Justice, Abolish Blasphemy Laws Read more »
April 28, 2022
Africa: Ukraine/Russia: As War Continues, Africa Food Crisis Looms
Provide Aid, Expand Social Protection to Prevent Hunger Read more »