HUMAN RIGHTS IN NIGERIA
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Nigeria: Government and Oil Firms Must Expedite Investigation of Gas Leaks Threatening to Destroy Nigerian Community
March 6, 2026
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Nigeria: Tiger Base Police Unit Involved in Rampant Violations Including Extrajudicial Executions, Torture and Extortion
February 25, 2026
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Cambodia: Growing Humanitarian Crisis as Escaped Scamming Compound Survivors Tell of Murder, Rape and Torture
January 27, 2026
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Nigeria: Government Must Clear Names of Executed Activists Ogoni Nine
November 10, 2025
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Nigeria: Shell Remains Responsible for Cleaning Up and Remediating Historic Oil Pollution Despite Divestment
September 5, 2025
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Nigeria: Thousands Killed, Hundreds Forcibly Disappeared in Two Years in South-East Region
August 13, 2025
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UK: Court Ruling on Shell Oil Spills in Niger Delta an ‘Important Step Forward’ for Devastated Communities
June 20, 2025
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Nigeria: Ogoni Nine Pardon ‘Falls Far Short’ of Real Justice
June 13, 2025
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Nigeria: Girl Survivors of Boko Haram Still Being Failed By Government Inaction – New Testimony
June 9, 2025
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Nigeria: Mounting Death Toll and Looming Humanitarian Crisis Amid Unchecked Attacks by Armed Groups
May 29, 2025
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Nigeria/UK: Historic Moment as Community Devastated By Shell Oil Spills Have Final Chance for Justice
May 7, 2025
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Global: Nigerian Residents Take Shell to UK High Court Following 10-Year Fight for Justice
February 10, 2025