US EditionNigeria’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.
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Nigeria releases 29 children who face death penalty for alleged involvement in protests – englishtimes.uk
Nigerian authorities have released 29 children detained for more than two months and facing the death penalty for their alleged participation in protests against the country’s record cost of living crisis, following growing calls for their release.
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Nigeria’s president orders the release of 29 children facing death penalty over protests
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of 29 children facing the death penalty after being arraigned for allegedly participating in protests against the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.
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