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Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by UmuEri(m): 4:32pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
AHEAD of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the United States tomorrow, Human Rights Watch has written to US president Barack Obama asking him to discuss violence and corruption in Nigeria and make Buhari endorse gay rights as issues Nigeria must address. In a letter dated July 15, 2015 signed by its Executive Director, Kenneth Roth, the international rights organisation told Obama that Buhari’s visit offered an opportunity to re-evaluate US-Nigeria partnership, while asking him to address the three issues and “speak publicly about them.” “As you know, the conflict in the northeast between the militant rebel group Boko Haram and Nigeria’s security forces has become increasingly deadly and is one of the critical challenges facing Nigeria’s new administration. An estimated 8,000 civilians are believed to have been killed since 2010, of which some 400 have died in Nigeria since Buhari’s inauguration on May 29. “Nearly one million people are displaced. Boko Haram has targeted civilians in Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad, abducted hundreds of women and girls, and forcibly conscripted young men and boys, and destroyed villages, towns, and schools. While recent military operations by the Nigerian army and neighboring states has pushed Boko Haram fighters out of dozens of towns and resulted in the rescue of over 700 hostages, the violence persists. “During his inauguration speech, Buhari said “[w]e shall overhaul the rules of engagement to avoid human rights violations in operations. We shall improve operational and legal mechanisms so that disciplinary steps are taken against proven human rights violations by the Armed Forces.” We urge you to build on this commitment by encouraging the development of clear and public rules of engagement, based on respect for human rights, under which every member of the security forces is expected to operate. “We also urge you to press Buhari to immediately suspend any member of Nigeria’s security forces, including senior officers, where there is credible evidence of their involvement in serious human rights abuses, and investigate and prosecute them in accordance with international fair trial standards. As part of his efforts at security sector reform, it is likely Buhari will request increased US and international support for Nigeria’s counter offensive against Boko Haram and for its security and police forces. If security assistance is increased, we urge you to set clear benchmarks that ensure respect for human rights. “Finally, psycho-social care for all victims of the northeast conflict is rightly a priority for your administration. We encourage you to continue your strong support in this area and urge Buhari to develop a detailed plan to ensure the basic rights of all victims, including medical and mental health services, as well as education for school- aged victims in displaced persons camps and host communities. Corruption and weak governance “Corruption and weak governance mean that Nigeria’s tremendous oil wealth, which could have been used to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians, continues to be squandered and siphoned off by the governing elite, leaving poverty, malnutrition, and mortality rates among the worst in the world. These problems are most acute in the North – the country’s poorest region – but also in the resource-rich Niger Delta where widespread poverty and unemployment, exacerbated by environmental degradation and corruption, have created popular unrest and facilitated the growth of extremist groups. “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and its public sector counterpart, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, have failed to effectively tackle high-level corruption and financial crimes in the country. A number of senior state-level officials, including former governors, have recently been arrested and face prosecution for corruption. Buhari will need to go further and match his anti-corruption rhetoric during the election campaign with a readiness to confront entrenched corruption and lack of transparency in the conduct of government business. This will include addressing recent scandals around unilateral withdrawals and unapproved spending of crude oil earnings by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and the Federal Ministry of Finance as exposed by the office of the Accountant General of the Federation. “To this end, we urge you to press Buhari to fully investigate and prosecute, in accordance with international fair trial standards, all cases of corruption implicating senior political figures and improve the independence of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission through greater security of tenure for the commission’s chairperson. We also hope you will encourage the enactment of federal and state transparency laws that require all members of the National Assembly, federal ministers, the president, and state governmental officials to issue and publicise annual declarations of the total value of all personal assets.” Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity “In a country where LGBT rights were already under threat, the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Law, which President Goodluck Jonathan ratified in January 2014, has entrenched discrimination even further. The new law criminalizes public displays of affection between same-sex couples and penalizes organizations advocating for the rights of LGBT people. The law could inhibit the right to health by criminalizing outreach to LGBT groups. The vaguely worded law contradicts Nigeria’s Constitution, as well as its obligations under regional and international human rights treaties, including the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Given the high priority your administration has assigned to LGBT issues, we urge you to call on Buhari to repeal the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill. “Against the odds, Nigeria has succeeded in carrying out mostly peaceful presidential and gubernatorial elections. This outcome is a landmark for Nigeria, but the country faces some very serious economic, social, and security challenges in the coming period. We appreciate the cautious approach your administration took with the previous administration and hope you will continue to call for greater respect for human rights and the rule of law as an essential component of Nigeria’s ability to manage these challenges effectively. tribuneonlineng.com/human-rights-watch-asks-obama-force-buhari-endorse-gay-rights |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Nobody: 4:34pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Cyberthreat: 4:35pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
We accept |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Nobody: 4:35pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
the dullard will agree, mumu man 6 Likes |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Nobody: 4:36pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by redsconsult(m): 4:39pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
US and OBAMA behind BOKO HARAM .....buhari it will be political sucide for you ti accept gay rights in our country.... we shall resist gay with all our blood and it will even be better to do away with us and allign with russia and china for support. 4 Likes |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by goldiam(f): 4:40pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
this goes along way to show that US have something to do with this bokoharam issue.what nonsense PMB will never succumb period. 2 Likes |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by vecman22(m): 4:42pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
presher: Imagine d black Id!ot calling someone a dullard..smh 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Daughterzion(f): 4:44pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Okwala haaa |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Daughterzion(f): 4:46pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
vecman22:if he is a black idiot. What are you? 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by softmind24: 4:46pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Ok make my daughter go marry that Obama daughter |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by vecman22(m): 4:56pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Daughterzion: Am yur sugar daddy |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Nobody: 4:58pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
vecman22:lol who is this frustrated fool |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Brightology2(m): 4:58pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Continu |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Daughterzion(f): 4:59pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
vecman22:am sorry to say this but i think u are sick |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Nobody: 4:59pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Daughterzion:imagine the audacity of the fool, 2 Likes |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Daughterzion(f): 4:59pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
vecman22:am sorry to say this but i think u are sick 1 Like |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Tocheagle(m): 4:59pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
NEVER NEVER NEVER |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Nobody: 5:00pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Daughterzion:imagine the audacity of the fool,certificateless buhari is not in my league 2 Likes |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Iamsupaboi(m): 5:02pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Dats rubbish! Simply shows they are involved in all this... We shouldn't let them dictate for Nigeria except u all want this project to fall. One Nigeria One Nation. Peace be with you all. |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Dollyak(f): 5:03pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Daughterzion:Irony innit |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Brightology2(m): 5:03pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Shut up ur dirty mouth dia.ode vecman22: |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by eagleeye2: 5:04pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
I never said this before......... "Iranu Abasha." |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Brightology2(m): 5:06pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Bubu is a fool,i kn he will accept. |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Daughterzion(f): 5:11pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Dollyak:how |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by vecman22(m): 5:11pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Daughterzion: Am letting you go because you are a girl.. pls dnt try mentioning me again... |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Daughterzion(f): 5:12pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
presher:as in eh |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Dollyak(f): 5:14pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Daughterzion:Lord give me strength. Never mind |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by vecman22(m): 5:14pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Brightology2: Thunder fire you.. |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Nobody: 5:16pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Daughterzion:they worship politicians who are just there because of opportunity |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by abouzaid: 5:16pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
hh |
Re: Accept Gay Rigth, And We Will Help You Fight Boko Haram - USA by Daughterzion(f): 5:16pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
vecman22:whatever......? |
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