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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.

Details
  • 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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