Alert: Nigerian security forces crackdown on Islamic Movement in Sokoto

August 20, 2007

Following the death of a popular Sunni cleric in Sokoto, Shia community is persecuted in the region at the hands of Nigerian security forces.

Alert: Morocco Prisoners of Faith Pack Now Available

December 21, 2006

The latest campaign pack available for download is ‘The Moroccan 12.’ It brings to light the extraordinary suffering of twelve students in Morocco who have been imprisoned for the past fifteen years.

IHRC UK Event Reminder: Tonight – ‘Dissent and Detention: Before and After 9/11’ a panel discussion, London, 24th March 2005

March 24, 2005

IHRC is holding a panel discussion to look at what changes have occurred in the suppression of dissent and resistance, if any, since 9/11.

CAMPAIGN UPDATE: PRISONERS OF FAITH – Anniversary of kidnap of Sheikh Abdulkareem Obaid

July 11, 2003

28th July 2003 sees the 14th anniversary of the kidnap of Sheikh Abdulkareem Obaid by the Israeli Defence Force. IHRC is asking campaigners to renew their call for his release.

Human Rights Violations in Nigeria: April 1997 – September 1998 (Addendum)

October 2, 2002

IHRC continues to call for the immediate and unconditional release of all prisoners in Nigeria, regardless of their ethnic, political or confessional background.

Visit of Mu’allim Ibraheem Al-Zakzaky

March 28, 2001

IHRC has the pleasure of announcing the visit of Mu’allim Ibrahim Al-Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, to the UK. Veteran campaigners will remember the campaign for his release from detention on trumped up charges under the re