Hundreds of terrorism suspects have faced Nigerian courts in recent months, but Human Rights Watch (HRW) says authorities must ensure every case meets international due process standards. The rights group noted that court dockets remain dominated by lower-level suspects, most of whom are accused of providing material support to armed groups.
“Nigerian authorities should hold those responsible for atrocities by Boko Haram and security forces to account,” HRW Nigeria researcher Anietie Ewang said. She added that prosecutors should pursue higher-level offenders and “meet fair trial standards to ensure accountability for atrocities by both sides.”
