Nigeria Digest #98

October 1, 2019

Another victim of Ashura attack attained martyrdom

Nigeria Digest #97

September 21, 2019

Take action write to the Embassy / High Commission of Nigeria in your country

Nigeria Digest #96

September 15, 2019

Nigerian Forces killed over a dozen Ashura mourners

Nigeria forces kill 3 mourners on Ashura

September 10, 2019

IHRC’s Arzu Merali joins Press TV to give an update on the situation of the Islamic Movement and Sheikh Zakzaky.

Fatalities as Nigerian police fire on Ashura marchers

September 10, 2019

PRESS RELEASE At least three people are dead and many more wounded after police opened fire with live ammunition on marchers in Nigeria taking part in annual Ashura processions. The fatalities were reported in Kaduna state and include a minor who was shot in the

Fatalities as Nigerian police fire on Ashura marchers

September 10, 2019

NIGERIA: Police fire on Ashura Processions

September 10, 2019

At least two confirmed killed by police fire in Kaduna. Procession in Katsina fired upon, heavy police presence reported around procession in Zaria. Latest information and campaign action will be posted throughout the morning on this site. Updated 19.41 BST: An action alert can be

Nigeria Digest #95

September 9, 2019

Authorities plan to ban Ashura procession in Nigeria

Nigerian authorities seeking to ban and disrupt Ashura processions

September 6, 2019

PRESS RELEASE Information reaching IHRC from reliable sources in Nigeria suggests that the authorities are planning to prevent and disrupt annual processions due to take place in commemoration of the holy day of Ashura early next week. Having failed to execute an earlier plan to