Protesters Disrupted with Tear Gas in Abuja

Date of Occurrence

April 16, 2018
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Shiites movements aiming at the release of their leader, El- Zakzaky. The protest which was held in Abuja, was disrupted as police forces fired canisters and tear gas at the protesters to disperse them.

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Date of Occurrence

2018-04-16
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory
Perpetrator

The Nigeria Police
Legal Foundation

Section 40 of the 1999 constitution
Source

http://punchng.com/photos-police-disperse-shiite-protesters-with-tear-gas/

Location

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Region

North Central

Rights & Freedom Violated

Freedom of Association & Assembly

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