Amnesty International has raised the alarm that human rights are at risk in Nigeria, citing intimidation of journalists and violent crackdown on protests.
The group said in a statement wednesday to mark the World Press Freedom that intimidation and harassment of journalists and bloggers, as well as violent crackdowns on peaceful protests, have shown the determination of the authorities to suppress the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Nigeria.
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