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20/01/2025

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
PRESS RELEASE
20 January 2025

Sokoto: Authorities Must Ensure the Safety of Hamdiyya Sidi

The Nigerian authorities must impartially and transparently investigate disturbing threats to the lives of Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff and her lawyer Abba Hikima – as the trial continues – in which Sokoto state government is charging Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff with the “use of insulting or abusive language” and “inciting disturbance” for criticizing the governor of Sokoto state Mr. Ahmed Aliyu.

“Right now, apart from facing persecution for exercising freedom of expression, Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff and her lawyer Abba Hikima are being subjected to threats, including phone calls and in-person confrontations by sponsored thugs and individuals claiming to be ‘intelligence agents’ ” said Isa Sanusi Director Amnesty International Nigeria.

At the last court hearing, Barrister Hikima was compelled to apply for armed police protection due to the hostile atmosphere in court and the request was granted by the court. While in Sokoto, for the trial, they were also stalked at their hotel, accosted and intimidated by some individuals.

“These actions represent an alarming abuse of power and a calculated attempt to intimidate and punish those who speak out for their society and lawyers defending them. The hostilities being faced by Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif and Barrister Abba Hikima are increasingly making their appearance in court in Sokoto dangerous,”

Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif was abducted by armed men and whisked into a tricycle on Wednesday 13 November 2024 while going to collect her mobile phone from a charging point. She was beaten and thrown out of a moving tricycle and left with severe injuries.

Sokoto state Governor Mr. Ahmed Aliyu’s frightening intolerance of dissenting voices through heavy handed clampdown on critics is unacceptable in a free society. No one should be punished solely for expressing an opinion that is contrary to that of government.

The Nigerian authorities must guarantee the safety of Hamdiyya and Barrister Abba Hikima, particularly during court appearances and their stay in Sokoto for the trial.

“Instead of attempting to suppress dissenting voices, Sokoto state government and the Nigerian security agencies should focus on addressing rampant insecurity facing particularly the people of eastern part of Sokoto state where gunmen have been killing people, razing villages, abducting women and girls – almost daily,” said Isa Sanusi

02/01/2025

😱😱🙆🙆Du jamais vu dans ce grand monde 🙆🙆😱😱😱

L’INCROYABLE PARCOURS DE BRIAN MWENDA, FAUX AVOCAT KENYAN QUI A GAGNÉ TOUS SES PROCÈS

Au Kenya, un jeune homme passionné de droit a bouleversé le système judiciaire avec une audace inégalée. Sans diplôme ni parcours académique dans le domaine du droit, il a piraté le site de l’association des avocats pour usurper l’identité d’un professionnel, modifiant les informations et la photo sur son profil.

Fort de cette identité volée, il s’est présenté au tribunal pour défendre 26 clients, remportant chaque procès grâce à son talent oratoire et sa maîtrise des arguments juridiques. Magistrats et collègues n’y ont vu que du feu… jusqu’à ce que le véritable avocat découvre le piratage en tentant de se connecter à son compte.

Arrêté après avoir été démasqué, le faux avocat divise l’opinion. Si certains dénoncent une fraude grave, d’autres saluent son ingéniosité et son incroyable compétence, y voyant un exemple frappant que le talent et le diplôme sont parfois deux réalités bien distinctes.

02/08/2024

Assalama alaikum sakiraaɓe Fulɓe e-mi yela en mbeeti en pini jam

JUMMA'ATUL MUBARAK

31/07/2024

I extend my warmest felicitations to the Emir of Kano, HRH Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, on the auspicious occasion of his 63rd birthday celebration.

As the leader of the Tijjaniyya Sufi order in the country, I acknowledge the Emir's contributions in uniting the disciples of the sect and the entire Muslim Ummah in Kano and beyond.

I salute His Highness’ advocacy for cultural reforms in Northern Nigeria and neighboring countries.

I’m hopeful that the Emir would continue to use his expertise and acumen to contribute to the development of Kano and the nation at large. - AKY

13/06/2024