Amnesty International has raised alarm over a decade of human rights violations in Nigeria’s South-East, revealing that at least 1,844 people were killed between January 2021 and June 2023. The organisation’s new report details a surge in unlawful killings, abductions, torture, and property destruction by both state and non-state actors.
Communities in the region are reportedly living in constant fear, with the government accused of failing to protect lives or hold perpetrators accountable. Amnesty says the cycle of violence continues unchecked, eroding trust in law enforcement and deepening insecurity.
Speaking to WADR, Amnesty International Nigeria’s Country Director Isa Sanusi said urgent action is needed to protect civilians and restore justice. He stressed that the most immediate step is for the Nigerian government to end unlawful killings by security forces and prosecute all those responsible, regardless of their status or affiliation.
The report calls for an independent investigation into abuses, stronger human rights safeguards, and better protection for at-risk communities, warning that without swift action, the region’s humanitarian and security crisis will only worsen.
