Political Sharia? Human Rights and Islamic Law in Northern Nigeria
- Publisher:
- Human Rights Watch
- Publication Date:
- 21 September 2004
- Tags:
- Nigeria, Religion, Human Rights, Conflict, Peace and Security
Islamic law courts in northern Nigeria have failed to respect due process rights, resulting in discriminatory and harsh sentences, Human Rights Watch said today in a new report. Human Rights Watch also found that northern state governors have used Islamic lawor Shariaas a political tool while condoning serious abuses.
