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Nigeria cattle crisis: how drought and urbanisation led to deadly land grabs
The death toll of animals and humans is mounting as herders seeking dwindling reserves of pasture clash with farmersAnimals farmed is supported byLast modified on Wed 25 Aug 2021 09.44 EDTIn February last year, Sunday Ikenna’s fields were green and lush. Then, one evening, a herd of cattle led into the farm by roving pastoralists crushed, ate, and uprooted the crops. “I lost everything. The situation was sorrowful, watching another human being destroy your farm,” says Ikenna, a father of 10 who farms in Ukpabi-Nimbo in Enugu state, southern . “I farmed a smaller portion this year because I...…The death toll of animals and humans is mounting as herders seeking dwindling reserves of pasture clash with farmersAnimals farmed is supported byLast modified on Wed 25 Aug 2021 09.44 EDTIn February last year, Sunday Ikenna’s fields were green and lush. Then, one evening, a herd of cattle led into the farm by roving pastoralists crushed, ate, and uprooted the crops. “I lost everything. The situation was sorrowful, watching another human being destroy your farm,” says Ikenna, a father of 10 who farms in Ukpabi-Nimbo in Enugu state, southern . “I farmed a smaller portion this year because I...WW…
10 people have died in Nigeria's ongoing protests over police brutality, Amnesty International says | CNN
Lagos, Nigeria (CNN)At least 10 people have died in protests over police brutality in Nigeria, Amnesty International said Tuesday. The the human rights group told CNN police have used since the protests started last Thursday. "So far, Nigerian Police have killed at least 10 people since the start of protests against callous operations of SARS," SARS refers to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a that has been the target of nationwide protests demanding an end to police brutality. Police announced Sunday the unit will be dissolved."The excessive use of force by the police in response to the...…Lagos, Nigeria (CNN)At least 10 people have died in protests over police brutality in Nigeria, Amnesty International said Tuesday. The the human rights group told CNN police have used since the protests started last Thursday. "So far, Nigerian Police have killed at least 10 people since the start of protests against callous operations of SARS," SARS refers to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a that has been the target of nationwide protests demanding an end to police brutality. Police announced Sunday the unit will be dissolved."The excessive use of force by the police in response to the...WW…
10 people have died in Nigeria's ongoing protests over police brutality, Amnesty International says | CNN
Lagos, Nigeria (CNN)At least 10 people have died in protests over police brutality in Nigeria, Amnesty International said Tuesday. The the human rights group told CNN police have used since the protests started last Thursday. "So far, Nigerian Police have killed at least 10 people since the start of protests against callous operations of SARS," SARS refers to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a that has been the target of nationwide protests demanding an end to police brutality. Police announced Sunday the unit will be dissolved."The excessive use of force by the police in response to the...…Lagos, Nigeria (CNN)At least 10 people have died in protests over police brutality in Nigeria, Amnesty International said Tuesday. The the human rights group told CNN police have used since the protests started last Thursday. "So far, Nigerian Police have killed at least 10 people since the start of protests against callous operations of SARS," SARS refers to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a that has been the target of nationwide protests demanding an end to police brutality. Police announced Sunday the unit will be dissolved."The excessive use of force by the police in response to the...WW…
US places travel restrictions on Nigerians involved in violence and rigging during elections
(CNN)The US government has placed travel restrictions on Nigerians who undermine "democratic process or organize election-related violence" during elections. This latest move follows a to individuals involved in electoral violence. Last year travel restrictions were also placed on individuals who were involved in corruption and electoral violence during the country's general elections in February - March 2019. The lastest visa restrictions affect "individuals have so far operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and have undermined democratic principles," Morgan Ortagus,...…(CNN)The US government has placed travel restrictions on Nigerians who undermine "democratic process or organize election-related violence" during elections. This latest move follows a to individuals involved in electoral violence. Last year travel restrictions were also placed on individuals who were involved in corruption and electoral violence during the country's general elections in February - March 2019. The lastest visa restrictions affect "individuals have so far operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and have undermined democratic principles," Morgan Ortagus,...WW…
US places travel restrictions on Nigerians involved in violence and rigging during elections | CNN
, for CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The US government has placed travel restrictions on Nigerians who undermine “democratic process or organize election-related violence” during elections.This latest move follows a to individuals involved in electoral violence.Last year travel restrictions were also placed on individuals who were involved in corruption and electoral violence during the country’s general elections in February - March 2019.The lastest visa restrictions affect “individuals have so far operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and have undermined...…, for CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The US government has placed travel restrictions on Nigerians who undermine “democratic process or organize election-related violence” during elections.This latest move follows a to individuals involved in electoral violence.Last year travel restrictions were also placed on individuals who were involved in corruption and electoral violence during the country’s general elections in February - March 2019.The lastest visa restrictions affect “individuals have so far operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and have undermined...WW…
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