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9 Oct, 4 tweets, 1 min read
BREAKING: We call on the government of President Buhari to immediately take action against all security agents who have today reportedly violently attacked peaceful protesters across the country who are demanding an end to police repression and brutality #EndSarsNow
Nigerian authorities should publicly commit to standing by the victims of police brutality, and ensure that justice is no longer denied or delayed.
President Buhari government should promptly investigate all reports of attacks on protesters and ensure that those suspected to be responsible for crimes against protesters are brought to justice without delay.
Victims must receive effective remedies, including compensation, satisfaction and guarantee of non-repetition.

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In the letter sent yesterday, we asked Ms Scotland to urgently consider recommending the suspension of Nigeria from the Commonwealth to the Heads of Government, the Commonwealth Chair-in-office, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Head of the Commonwealth.
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SERAP has sent an open letter to President @MBuhari requesting him to instruct Mr. @MalamiSan , Minister of Justice and AGF to take immediate steps to expeditiously, diligently, effectively and fairly prosecute high-profile corruption cases...
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BREAKING: We've asked President Buhari to instruct @MalamiSan to take steps to expeditiously, diligently & fairly prosecute high-profile corruption cases; explain the whereabouts of allegedly missing case files & the status of prosecution of all cases being handled by his office.
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