Amnesty International accuses DSS of targeting critics of US, Israel

Amnesty International has called connected Nigerian authorities to instantly halt what it described arsenic a increasing crackdown connected individuals who criticise the governments of the United States and Israel.

In a connection released connected Friday, the rights organisation said it was earnestly disquieted astir the actions of the Department of State Services (DSS), peculiarly implicit however radical expressing opinions connected societal media astir the ongoing struggle successful the Middle East are being treated.

According to Amnesty, the concern has already led to the detention of astatine slightest 2 individuals successful Kaduna.

“At slightest 2 people, some residents of Kaduna, person been detained, and 1 of them is reportedly facing what appears to beryllium a sham proceedings based connected questionable charges,” the organisation said.

Amnesty International besides revealed that it had received reports indicating that respective different Nigerians who publically criticised the policies of the United States and Israel had been invited oregon summoned by the DSS for questioning.

The organisation warned that specified actions could weaken respect for quality rights and harm nationalist spot successful authorities institutions.

“These progressively authoritarian practices undermine cardinal rights and erode assurance successful the neutrality of authorities institutions, portion besides creating an ambiance of fear,” the connection noted.

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