Document #1000056

HRW – Human Rights Watch (Author)

Nigeria: Cease Sponsoring Vigilante Violence/ Joint Statement by Human Rights Watch and the Centre for Law Enforcement Education

http://www.hrw.org/press/2002/06/nigeria0621.htm

ecoi.net description:
Governor of Ebonyi planned to introduce the vigilante group, known as the Bakassi Boys, into his state and to sign a law establishing them there/ further killings by the Bakassi Boys reported in recent weeks, particularly in Anambra State
Country:
Nigeria
Source:
HRW – Human Rights Watch (Author)
Published:
20 June 2002
Original link:
http://www.hrw.org/press/2002/06/nigeria0621.htm
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1000056 (former ID 15360)

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