Nigerian Shiite Leader's Bail Application Postponed Till August

A Kaduna High Court has adjourned the arraignment of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife Zinat, until August 2. The couple are standing trial on eight counts including, culpable homicide, unlawful assembly, and disturbance of public peace, among others.

Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

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