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Amnesty International: Over 10,000 Nigerians Have Died in Military Custody During Boko Haram Insurgency

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Amnesty International has reported that more than 10,000 civilians have died in military custody since the onset of the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeriaā€™s North-East. At a press conference on Thursday, Malam Isa Sanusi, the Country Director of Amnesty International, stressed the importance of holding the Nigerian government accountable to deliver justice for victims of both Boko Haram and military abuses.

Sanusi revealed that Amnesty International has filed a case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, alleging crimes against humanity by Nigerian military personnel. According to the organizationā€™s findings, these include deliberate attacks on civilians, indiscriminate bombings, extrajudicial executions, torture, rape, and enforced disappearances.

“At least 10,000 people have died in military custody since the conflict in North-East Nigeria began,” Sanusi stated. He added that military operations were often marked by systematic and widespread abuses that could amount to crimes against humanity.

The report also highlighted the brutal tactics of Boko Haram, including mass killings, abductions, sexual slavery, forced marriages, and the use of child soldiers. The group has systematically targeted schools, teachers, and students to suppress Western education, with devastating consequences for girls and young women.

Sanusi called on the Nigerian government to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the abuses, ensuring justice for victims. He also stressed the need for targeted rehabilitation programs for survivors, particularly young women who suffered sexual violence and forced pregnancies under Boko Haram.

ā€œThis neglect is unacceptable. We are calling on the Nigerian government to do the right thing by addressing these issues and ensuring justice for all victims,ā€ he concluded.

Amnesty Internationalā€™s report underscores the dual atrocities committed by Boko Haram and the Nigerian military, highlighting the urgent need for accountability, justice, and comprehensive support for survivors.

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