Although Nigeria’s High Court ordered the release of the pair on 2 December 2016 after a period of detention of almost a year the order has yet to be implemented
Police used tear gas, water cannon and dogs to disperse the peaceful demonstration in the capital Abuja
Precautionary advice includes staying vigilant, not opening suspect packages and reporting suspicious characters and vehicles to the police
Upholding the bans sets a dangerous precedent
Stewart passed away yesterday, aged 77, at her home in Brooklyn, New York, where she was born, following a long battle with cancer
The move follows the expiry of the deadline for the release of the couple set by a federal high court judge on 2 December 2016
IHRC Legal received the accolade at the Forum’s inaugural event in recognition of the work it performs to help people facing discrimination in employment and immigration problems
The soldier’s sentence is less than Palestinians typically receive for throwing stones at occupation forces
