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.

 

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Shiite members (file photo).

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