Nigeria’s Coalition of Northern Groups Condemns Prosecution of Minors
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has criticized the Nigerian government for prosecuting minors who participated in protests against hunger and bad governance.
The minors were detained for over 90 days and four collapsed in court due to hunger and lack of medical care.
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CNG calls the treatment a gross violation of their rights and condemns the government’s disregard for the welfare and dignity of young citizens.
The group demands the immediate release of the detained minors and urges the government to prioritize dialogue over intimidation.