The Gangases had been imprisoned for over three years after facing false accusations of kidnapping and converting the girl to Christianity.
Lies weiterChallenging Nigeria university bans against Christian fellowship on campus
Challenges filed against state and federal universities in Katsina State, Nigeria, for “indefinitely prohibiting” Christian fellowship and worship on campus.
Lies weiterUS Senate moves to “leverage all diplomatic and sanctions tools available” to hold global violators accountable for religious freedom abuses
Members of the United States Senate introduced resolution recognizing importance of religious freedom and condemning violators.
Lies weiter“The situation is no longer tolerable”: US Congress members continue to denounce Nigeria’s religious freedom violations at House hearing
HFAC subcommittee heard testimony yesterday, raising concern about religious freedom violations in Nigeria, targeted attacks against Christians.
Lies weiterEuropean Parliament „strongly condemns“ Christmas Eve massacre of Christians in Nigeria, but blames climate change
US Congress Members challenge Biden Admin over Nigeria’s egregious violations of religious freedom
HFAC moves forward with Nigeria Resolution, calling on Biden Admin to designate country as a CPC for its religious freedom violations.
Lies weiterYahaya Sharif-Aminu’s death penalty blasphemy case highlighted at European Parliament
Testimony from international human rights lawyer highlights blasphemy laws as severe violation of international law with deadly consequences in Nigeria, following the adoption of the European Parliament’s urgency resolution earlier this year.
Lies weiterSentenced to Death for WhatsApp Lyrics, Petition for Nigerian Musician’s Release Brought to UN Working Group
ADF International today filed a complaint requesting the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to declare Yahaya Sharif-Aminu’s prosecution contrary to international law.
Lies weiterAmidst death threats, Nigerian Court rules Christian convert is free to change her religion
Mary, an 18-year-old Christian convert, successfully secured protection from members of her family who threatened to kill her for converting from Islam.
Lies weiter“No one should be sentenced to death for peaceful expression”—Human rights advocates call on Nigeria to release prisoner of conscience Yahaya Sharif-Aminu
209 international and Nigerian human rights advocates call for the immediate release of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu.
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