Document #2039082

BBC News (Author)

End Swat: Nigerians reject police unit replacing hated Sars

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54531449

ecoi.net description:
Formation of new special police unit "Special Weapons and Tactics" (SWAT) as follow-up to the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), which was known for committing human rights violations, criticised in social media
Country:
Nigeria
Source:
BBC News (Author)
Original link:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54531449
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
14 October 2020
Document ID:
2039082

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