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ICCPR – Nigeria, 2019

Since at least 2014 the authorities in Nigeria have prosecuted a systematic and violent campaign to suppress the Islamic Movement of Nigeria.

Medical team issues initial assessment of Sheikh Zakzaky

PRESS RELEASE An IHRC-led medical team that flew to Nigeria in order to examine the illegally detained leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim el-Zakzaky, has returned an initial assessment on his health. A full report will be published in due course. Three

NIGERIA: Support the victims of violence! Donate now.

Please support the victims of police and army brutality in Nigeria.  They are in urgent need of your and our support.  DONATE here, and read more about some of the people already supported.  More details on why you need to donate follow below. Members of

Concern mounts for children detained in Nigeria

16 April 2019 PRESS RELEASE IHRC is concerned for the safety of 43 children who were taken into custody yesterday by police in Nigeria while on their way home from a religious gathering. According to the Islamic Movement of Nigeria which organised the event in

UK media guilty of misrepresenting Muslims in LGBT schools disputes

Islamic Human Rights Commission 2 April 2019 IHRC has issued a statement condemning the media misrepresentation of Muslims over the issue of LGBT instruction in schools. The statement by IHRC chair Massoud Shadjareh castigates the press for turning what is a principled stand against LGBT