Nigerian Government Warnings Raise Concerns about Upcoming Protests

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image #EndSars protest against the harassment, killings and brutality of the Nigerian police force unit called Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in the Lagos State House of Assembly on October 13, 2020. © 2020 Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto via AP Photo Recent statements by senior Nigerian government officials and security agencies regarding the planned nationwide protests raise serious concerns. The officials' rhetoric suggests a troubling readiness to stifle dissent, heightening fears of a violent crackdown.Calls to protest emerged following recent demonstrations…

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