London: Amnesty International Condemns The Brutal Killing Of Biafrans

London: Amnesty International

Condemns The Brutal Killing Of

Biafrans

Amnesty International Condemns The Brutal

Killing of Biafrans: Sends Team to Nigeria

Amnesty International has condemned the

brutal killing of Biafran demonstrators in the

South East and South South zones of the

country. They have called on the Nigerian

government to respect the rule of law and

stop using excessive force against

demonstrators. Lucy Freeman senior

researcher for Amnesty International in

London speaking to the London International

Business times said their organization has

sent correspondence to Nigeria who has

documented instances of the Army using

excessive and brutal force against innocent

civilian demonstrators.

Freeman said, “What is happening in south-

eastern Nigeria is not a conflict situation and

the law enforcement model that has been

used is not appropriate,” Freeman said. “It is

not appropriate to use lethal force on

protesters, even in case of a violent protest”.

Amnesty International further said, “The

Nigerian government is obligated to carry out

investigations that have to be independent,

impartial and effective,” she said. “It is not

enough to deny allegations and people need to

be prosecuted and brought to justice