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Nigeria’s president orders the release of 29 children facing death penalty over protests
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate release of 29 minors detained during protests and the dropping of treason charges against them, as stated by Information Minister Mohammed Idris.
Amnesty International reported that the children were detained unlawfully and faced horrifying experiences during their arrest.
Funke Adeoye, founder of Hope Behind Bars Africa, noted that the arrests highlight flaws in Nigeria's criminal justice system, particularly in the child justice system.