HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN ENDSARS PROTESTS IN NIGERIA. YOUTH VERSUS THE STATE
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The paper examines the EndSARS (Special Anti-Robbery Squad) youth protests against the Nigerian State over police brutality and other socio-economic issues. It emphasizes the importance of protests in any society. It condemns military forces shooting of unarmed peaceful protesters on October 20, 2020 at the Lekki toll gate. It is clear that the right to life was infringed upon. The article concludes by stating that under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, case law, several regional and international conventions, the right to peaceful protest is guaranteed and must be recognized and protected by States.
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Dr. Michael Obiora Ifeanyi Nwabuoku , Dr. Jenigho Phillip Esavwede , Dr. Kingsley .Omote Mrabure. (2022). HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN ENDSARS PROTESTS IN NIGERIA. YOUTH VERSUS THE STATE. BiLD Law Journal, 7(4s), 639–650. Retrieved from https://bildbd.com/index.php/blj/article/view/736
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