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Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by Nobody: 8:26pm On Nov 20, 2019
Amnesty International has declared #RevolutionNow protest convener, Omoyele Sowore, his compatriot, Olawale Bakare and a journalist, Agba Jalingo prisoners of conscience.

It said the men have faced ongoing arbitrary detention and unfair trials solely for exercising their right to freedom of expression.



The Media Manager of the international human rights organisation, Isa Sanusi, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday said the Nigerian authorities at both federal and state levels have repeatedly targeted human rights defenders, activists and journalists, by stifling dissenting voices and passing repressive legislation to restrict the civic space.

Sowore, Bakare and Jalingo have been in detention since August 2019 for expressing views critical of the government.

Despite meeting the stringent bail conditions, the Department of State Services has failed to obey a court order to release Sowore and Bakare.

Jalingo’s bail applications have also been repeatedly and unjustifiably rejected.

Programmes Manager, Amnesty International Nigeria, Seun Bakare said, “We consider Sowore, Jalingo and Bakare to be prisoners of conscience detained solely for exercising their human rights. The Nigerian authorities must drop all charges against them and release them immediately and unconditionally.”

He added, “Sowore, Jalingo and Bakare’s continued detention is a matter of shame for Nigeria. Their cases show just how far the authorities in Nigeria can go to silence their critics.

“The government of President Muhammadu Buhari needs to stop filing bogus and politically-motivated charges against critics, and start listening to what they have to say.”

The AI also asked the authorities to stop using the security agents and judiciary as a tool for persecuting people who voiced dissenting opinions, challenged abuse and call for accountability.


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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by Nobody: 8:26pm On Nov 20, 2019
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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by festacman(m): 8:30pm On Nov 20, 2019
Disobeying court ruling is, no doubt, out of order in a democracy but no legitimate government would tolerate any kind of attempt to uproot it suddenly through Revolution. Every government is wary of Revolution because once it starts, nobody can predict its end result. Even a 'President' Yele Sowore if he had won the last presidential election would not have dealt TAMELY with anybody challenging the existence of his government. Some people who encountered him as a leader of Sahara Reporters Media Organization will attest to his strong character.

The reality is that Revolution is intrinsically undemocratic. It is basically a MOB ACTION against a legitimate government. It recognizes neither the Judiciary nor the Legislature in its bid to forcibly remove the Executive. It dangerously puts MOBOCRACY or ochlocracy above democracy. This is why in developed countries protest marches, sit-ins, and other forms of civil disobedience are more fashionable.

Experience has shown that any person or group of persons who are attempting to remove an established order or a government must first understand the psychology, clout and antecedents of people behind it vis-a-vis how much personal sacrifices to make or discomforts to take if the adventure goes awry. This will help in preparing for the worst while hoping for the best. I had expected Yele Sowore to have done this being an intelligent and analytical fellow.

Regardless, I join other Nigerians in advocating for his release on bail as ruled by court.

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by chriskosherbal(m): 8:31pm On Nov 20, 2019
Hmmm prisoners of what? See grammar.

So dem don dey see prisoners of conscience now ..hmmm
Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by budaatum: 8:44pm On Nov 20, 2019
Amnesty International Nigeria seeks Members.
Research, crowdfund and volunteer.

Contact
ISA SANUSI
Media Manager, +234 902794686
Isa.sanusi@amnesty.org.ng Amnesty International Nigeria

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by johnmartus(m): 8:54pm On Nov 20, 2019
I think the court decision on sowore wasn't clear to Dss. Also these judges should stop misleading the general public. Now some people will be think that Buhari give order to Dss not to release sowore.

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by budaatum: 8:55pm On Nov 20, 2019
johnmartus:
I think the court decision on sowore wasn't clear to Dss. Also these judges should stop misleading the general public. Now some people will be think Buhari give order to Dss not to release sowore.
Are you saying it has nothing to do with bubu?
Explain, please.

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by Bigflamie(m): 9:11pm On Nov 20, 2019
Honestly, I don't know the job of this Amnesty International. Just write and post then wait for another upcoming happenings to write again and the circle continues.

Toothless fvcked organization.

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by Tomide007: 10:00pm On Nov 20, 2019
Bigflamie:
Honestly, I don't know the job of this Amnesty International. Just write and posts then wait for another upcoming happenings to write again and the circle continues.

Toothless fvcked organization.
What should they be doing? Carrying guns and fighting wars?

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by ursullalinda(f): 11:47pm On Nov 20, 2019
Eyaa Sowore receiving award from detention.....more power to his elbow
Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by gidgiddy: 11:52pm On Nov 20, 2019
Bigflamie:
Honestly, I don't know the job of this Amnesty International. Just write and posts then wait for another upcoming happenings to write again and the circle continues.

Toothless fvcked organization.

Their job is to expose human rights abuse all over the world. It is the job of the citizens and government to act on that exposure so as to improve society

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by orisa37: 2:51am On Nov 21, 2019
Does it then mean that UN, US, UK, EU & RUSSIA ARE NOW SO HELPLESS?
Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by Racoon(m): 3:17am On Nov 21, 2019
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johnmartus:
I think the court decision on sowore wasn't clear to Dss.Also these judges should stop misleading the general public.

Now some people will be think that Buhari give order to Dss not to release sowore.
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So the it's today that Buhari or any agency of govt under him start to brazenly disobeying court orders with utter disdain & impunity?

Meanwhile, to whom does the DSS reports to directly? Of course it's to the President of the federal republic.So any decision of the DSS is that of Mr.President & vice versa.

You're always sounding unreasonable with your comments here in this forum.Do zombiesm with some dignity.

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by johnmartus(m): 5:29am On Nov 21, 2019
Continue blabbing. But I will advice you to stop saying what you don'tknow. You talking like as if you are in government.
Racoon:
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So the it's today that Buhari or any agency of govt under him started to brazenly disobeying court orders with utter disdain & impunity?

Meanwhile, to who does the DSS directly reports to? Of course it's to the President of the federal republic.So any decision of the DSS is that of Mr.President & vice versa.

You're always sounding unreasonable with your comments here in this forum.Do zombiesm with some dignity.

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by helinues: 5:44am On Nov 21, 2019
Amnesty International are not trustworthy these days jare
Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by Marcsunny(m): 5:46am On Nov 21, 2019
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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by ednut1(m): 5:49am On Nov 21, 2019
Yele enjoy your karma. U went to the polls got just 30k votes. Then its revolution next. U go tey for cell

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by nunnu: 5:53am On Nov 21, 2019
With a mentality like yours, that is why nigerians will continue to suffer. Atleast he was able to stand and speak out against injustice and corruption. While fools like you hide behind their phones to type rubbish.

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by BabaIbo: 5:56am On Nov 21, 2019
The fact that he joined in bringing him into power is enough reason for me not to have pity on him.

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by anonymuz(m): 5:58am On Nov 21, 2019
Revolution is inevitable in this country.
Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by BabaIbo: 5:59am On Nov 21, 2019
budaatum:
Amnesty International Nigeria seeks Members.
Research, crowdfund and volunteer.

Contact
ISA SANUSI
Media Manager, +234 902794686
Isa.sanusi@amnesty.org.ng Amnesty International Nigeria


Whatsapp or call?
Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by NaijaFutbol: 5:59am On Nov 21, 2019
E go reach everybody!

He who rides into town on a tiger .......


We saw worse happen on Screen to IPOB and Shiites. This one wanted it and is just getting small bit of it....not even the full package

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by Nobody: 5:59am On Nov 21, 2019
I hate buhari.
Could thud be considered hate speech
Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by chukwuibuipob: 6:01am On Nov 21, 2019
angry sad .Baba Daura angry.Release SOWORE now
Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by Nobody: 6:02am On Nov 21, 2019
By the time the social media bill is passed there will be thousands of prisoners of conscience being picked up morning,afternoon and night.

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Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by Goldenheart(m): 6:02am On Nov 21, 2019
angry
Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by helinues: 6:09am On Nov 21, 2019
AmuNaIke:
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says a terrorist buhari supporter

You go hear am shortly
Re: Amnesty International Declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo Prisoners Of Conscience by favour32(m): 6:12am On Nov 21, 2019
johnmartus:
I think the court decision on sowore wasn't clear to Dss. Also these judges should stop misleading the general public. Now some people will be think that Buhari give order to Dss not to release sowore.
Nai give order.
Nor be Oyinbo democracy we dey practice na Africa own.If not,why dss no go obey court order?
Dss na court mate?

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