Press release – Human rights breaches in Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria
2025-02-13 11:53
Joint statement by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)
We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the ongoing human rights violations in Türkiye, Nicaragua, and Nigeria. In recent weeks, we have documented arbitrary arrests, torture, and other ill-treatment, as well as restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly.
Türkiye
In Türkiye, the government has cracked down on dissent following the failed coup attempt in July 2016. Over 100,000 people have been arrested, and more than 150,000 public sector employees have been dismissed from their jobs. Many of those arrested have been charged with terrorism-related offenses, even though there is no evidence to support these charges.
In addition to arbitrary arrests, the government has also engaged in torture and other ill-treatment of detainees. In one case, a man was reportedly tortured with electric shocks and had his fingernails pulled out.
The government has also restricted freedom of expression and assembly. Several journalists have been arrested for criticizing the government, and peaceful protests have been met with excessive force.
Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, the government has been cracking down on dissent following the outbreak of protests in April 2018. Over 300 people have been killed, and more than 2,000 have been injured. Many of those killed were shot by government forces.
The government has also arrested over 600 people, including opposition leaders, journalists, and human rights defenders. Many of those arrested have been charged with terrorism-related offenses, even though there is no evidence to support these charges.
In addition to arbitrary arrests, the government has also engaged in torture and other ill-treatment of detainees. In one case, a man was reportedly beaten and had his genitals electrocuted.
The government has also restricted freedom of expression and assembly. Several journalists have been arrested for criticizing the government, and peaceful protests have been met with excessive force.
Nigeria
In Nigeria, the government has been cracking down on dissent in the southeast of the country, where there is a separatist movement. Over 100 people have been killed, and more than 200 have been arrested. Many of those killed were shot by government forces.
The government has also arrested several journalists and human rights defenders for criticizing the government’s response to the separatist movement.
In addition to arbitrary arrests, the government has also engaged in torture and other ill-treatment of detainees. In one case, a man was reportedly beaten and had his genitals electrocuted.
The government has also restricted freedom of expression and assembly. Several journalists have been arrested for criticizing the government, and peaceful protests have been met with excessive force.
We call on the governments of Türkiye, Nicaragua, and Nigeria to:
- Immediately release all political prisoners.
- End the use of torture and other ill-treatment.
- Respect the right to freedom of expression and assembly.
- Investigate all allegations of human rights violations and hold those responsible to account.
We also call on the international community to:
- Condemn the human rights violations in Türkiye, Nicaragua, and Nigeria.
- Pressure the governments of these countries to respect human rights.
- Provide support to victims of human rights violations.
Press release – Human rights breaches in Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria
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