Ethiopia: Government Pledges to Release ‘Political Prisoners’
Washington – January 3, 2018 — In response to the announcement by the government of Ethiopia that it will release all political prisoners and close the notorious Central Crime Investigation Center, also known as Maikelawi, Freedom House issued the following statement: “Ethiopia’s pledge to release political prisoners is a positive step that needs to be followed by […]
Swedish Neo-Nazi Group Leader Guilty of Inciting Hatred
The Nordic Resistance Movement targets gay people, Jews, Muslim refugees (New York, NY) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) today released new resources on the violent neo-Nazi group the Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM) and extremism and counter-Extremism in Sweden, following the conviction of NRM leader Simon Lindberg of “incitement to racial hatred.” The court found […]
Benue Killings By Fulani Herdsmen, An Invitation for Civil War – Yaro
By Pius Godsday | Staff Writer Agatu-Idoma people from Benue State protesting the killings of their relatives by Fulani herdsmen The Benue State chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, Abba Yaro has described the massive killing of over 50 Benue people by the Fulani herdsmen as an invitation for civil war. In […]
Tambuwal mourns Kaita’s death
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Governor aminu Waziri Tambuwal has expressed sadness over the death of respected elder and former Governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Lawal Kaita. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, the Governor said Kaita made invaluable contributions to the development of the country. “He was an acclaimed pacesetter […]