Nigeria: Falana Writes SSS, Demands 'Unconditional' Release of Shi'ite Leader, El-Zakzaky

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has petitioned the State Security Service demanding the "unconditional release" of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, the detained leader of the Shi-ite sect, and his wife, Zeenat.

Mr. El-Zakzaky and his wife have been in detention since December last year, after a violent clash between members of his sect and the Nigerian army.

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