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Nigeria: Why #EndSARS Protests Are Different, and What Lessons They Hold
The Conversation Africa, 20 October 2020
In 1992, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad was set up by the Commissioner for Police to curb a spate of armed robberies in Nigeria. By 2009 it had become a large and powerful unit,… Read more »
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Nigeria: #EndSARS - Despite Evidence to the Contrary, Army Denies Shooting At Protesters
Premium Times, 21 October 2020
The army has, however, labelled the reports false on all its verified social media accounts. Read more »
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Nigeria: Lagos Governor Blames Shooting of Lekki Protesters On 'Forces Beyond His Control'
Premium Times, 21 October 2020
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has blamed the shooting of peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate Tuesday evening by security agents believed to be soldiers on… Read more »
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Nigeria: Is the Govt Trying to #EndSARS or End Protests?
African Arguments, 20 October 2020
This is our regular update on national protests against police brutality, a global touchpoint, in Nigeria. Read more »
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Nigeria: #EndSARS Protests Expose Country's Fault Lines
DW, 20 October 2020
Nigerian law enforcement has begun training the newly established SWAT unit. On the streets, protests against police brutality continue -- more so in the south of Nigeria than in… Read more »
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Nigeria: Open Letter - Writers Stand With #EndSARS Protesters
African Arguments, 20 October 2020
Over a hundred African writers say justice must be served for victims of police brutality. Read more »
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Nigeria: #EndSARS - It's Time to Untangle Multi-Sectoral 'Gang-Up' Shielding the Police, Group Says
Premium Times, 20 October 2020
For decades, the Nigeria Police Force have been shielded from justice and the ongoing #EndSARS movement offers an opportunity untangle the multi-sectoral 'gang-up,' an advocacy… Read more »