For immediate release 27 July 2019 Reported proscription of Islamic Movement beyond belief Responding to reports that the Nigerian government has proscribed the Islamic Movement as a terrorist group, IHRC Chair Massoud Shadjareh stated: “If the reported proscription of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria is

Second press release: Reports that a senior police officer has been killed by police fire; 5 injured protesters picked up by armed police from hospital and taken to an unknown destination. TRIGGER WARNING: Graphic video of violence and injuries follows the text. Protestors demanding the

Protestors demanding the release of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky once again face state violence, including live fire. TRIGGER WARNING – Graphic images of injuries and fatalities. IHRC is deeply concerned about the escalating violence against members of the Islamic Movement, as well as other protestors and

PRESS RELEASE Responding to news that the hearing of Sheikh Zakzaky has been adjourned until 29 July* Chair of IHRC, Massoud Shadjareh said: “The news that this case has been adjourned beggars belief. The health situation of Sheikh Zakzaky is extreme and all days could

PRESS RELEASE The son of the detained leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria has made a renewed plea to Nigerian authorities to expedite his release so that he can be given life-saving medical treatment. The appeal comes as authorities appear to be procrastinating over

PRESS RELEASE IHRC has welcomed reports coming from the family of the detained leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Ibrahim el-Zakzaky, and his wife Zeenah that moves are finally underway to release the pair so that the sheikh in particular can access urgently needed

PRESS RELEASE Supporters of the illegally detained leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Ibrahim el-Zakzaky are to start a three-day sit-in in London tonight as they ramp up the campaign for the beleaugered sheikh to receive urgently needed life-saving medical treatment. The protest is

PRESS RELEASE Human rights activists and supporters of the illegally detained leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria are to hold a protest in London today demanding his immediate evacuation from Nigeria in order to receive life-saving medical treatment. New, more detailed examinations on the