Africa

Amnesty International Accuses Nigerian Army of Illegal Detentions

today11 June, 2024

Background

Amnesty International has accused the Nigerian army of illegally detaining girls and young women who escaped Boko Haram captivity, suspecting them of supporting the insurgents, according to Reuters. The military denied the allegations, which Amnesty based on 126 interviews with female former captives conducted from 2019 to 2024.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen