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Nigeria Approaches UK Over Proposed #EndSARS Sanctions

Following the resolution by some UK parliamentarians to call for sanctions against top Nigerian officials and security agents involved in alleged violations of #EndSARS protesters' rights, the Nigerian government has said that it has engaged the British government on the matter. The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party has applauded the bold move by the British lawmakers and has urged the UN and other international bodies to immediately list indicted officials of President Muhammadu Buhari's government, "for the widespread crimes against humanity going on in the country in the last five years". In October 2020, thousands took to the streets under the slogan #EndSARS to protest against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, which they accuse of murder, torture, and extortion.

Nigeria: #EndSARS Sanction Threat - Nigerian Govt Reaches Out to UK Govt

Vanguard, 25 November 2020

The Federal Government yesterday said that it has reached out to the British Government over the threat by the British Parliament to impose sanctions on Nigeria's officials over… Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Foreign Minister Reacts to Threat of Sanctions From UK Parliament

Premium Times, 25 November 2020

Mr Onyeama says the Nigerian government has reached out to the British government. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - PDP Backs UK Parliament's Threat of Sanctions

This Day, 26 November 2020

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday applauded the resolution by the British Parliament to impose travel restriction and visa ban to officials of the President Muhammadu… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Engages UK Government Over Parliamentarians' Threat of Sanction

This Day, 26 November 2020

Following the resolution of the United Kingdom parliamentarians for sanctions against top Nigerian officials and security agents involved in alleged violation of #EndSARS… Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Govt Says UK Parliament Can't Speak for Its Government

Daily Trust, 25 November 2020

The federal government has said that the United Kingdom (UK) parliament cannot speak for its government, following reports claiming that the lawmakers have proposed sanctions for… Read more »

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Nigerian Army Adamant No Live Ammo Used at #EndSARS Protests

The Nigerian army has said allegations that soldiers has fired into a crowd of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate, was "fake news". This follows several news reports showing ... Read more »
- Nigeria: Army Went to Lekki With Blank, Live Ammunitions, General Tells Panel
- Nigeria: Army Insists No Live Bullet Fired At Lekki Tollgate Protesters
CNN Rejects Nigeria's Condemnation of Lekki Shooting Report

CNN stands by its investigation, a spokesperson said in a statement reported by the network. Read more »
- Nigeria: We Stand By Our Story. CNN Replies to Lai Mohammed
- Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Attacks CNN Over Lekki Shooting Report
Buhari Vows to Prevent Repeat of Anti-Police Brutality Protests

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that he will do whatever it takes to ensure that a repeat of #EndSARS protest does not occur in Nigeria. Buhari added that the ... Read more »
- Nigeria: Buhari Outlines Action Plan to Forestall #EndSARS Protests' Reoccurrence
- Nigeria: #EndSARS Protests Won't Happen Again - Buhari

Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Cosmos Echie, President of the Nigerian Community Western Cape (NCWC) addresses Nigerian nationals outside Parliament on Friday as part of their #EndSARS campaign.