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Will Nigeria Govt Bow to Pressure and Ban the Shiites?

The Coalition of Ohanaeze Youth Groups has given the government a 7-day ultimatum to ban the activities of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, nationwide.This follows violent protests for the release of Shiite leader Ibrahim El-Zakzaky who has been in custody since 2015.

 

  • Nigeria:   Buhari to Ban Shiite Group

    Premium Times, 22 July 2019

    President Muhammadu Buhari is considering the proscription of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), PREMIUM TIMES has learnt from security and administration sources. Read more »

Photo: Islamic Movement of Nigeria

Shiite members (file photo).

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