RESEARCH REPORT ITU INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS United Nations Security Council VISION WITH ACTION. The situation in Nigeria

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "RESEARCH REPORT ITU INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS United Nations Security Council VISION WITH ACTION. The situation in Nigeria"

Transcription

1 ITU INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2016 VISION WITH ACTION United Nations Security Council The situation in Nigeria RESEARCH REPORT Yasemin Melek

2 Introduction Nigeria has been one of the countries that lurched from one military coup to another. However, it has now an elected leadership. Since the country is one of the most populous countries in Africa, the leaders are facing the increasing challenge of preventing the country from breaking apart because of ethnic and religious lines. Because of the attacks led by the Islamic State aligned Boko Haram, thousands of people died during the past few years. Furthermore, the aspirations of separatists and the supporters of Islamic law have been growing that has embedded divisions and leaded to thousands of Christians to flee. In several northern states the Islamic Law has been imposed. The economic difficulties are also a big problem to Nigeria. The country has been hindering foreign investments and being one of the world s largest oil producers doesn t show its benefit. Definition of Key Terms Ethnicity: By definition an ethnic group is a social group that shares a common and distinctive culture, religion, language Terrorism: By definition terrorism is the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially forpolitical purposes. Discrimination: By definition is treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which that person or thing is perceived to belong to rather than on individual merit. Background Information Nigeria is one of the most populous countries in Africa with a population of 177 million. There are more than 500 ethnic groups, that is why, it is known for its rich ethnic diversity and varying languages and customs. The largest ethnic groups are the Yoruba, Igbo, Fulani and Hausa which are accounting more that 70% of the population. The Edo, Ijaw, Kanuri, Ebirai, Gwari, Jukun, Igala, Nupe, Fulani, Tiv and Idoma are several other ethnic groups that comprise from 25 to 30% of the population. Because of the diversity, there have been numerous political problems since some believe that it is necessary to give a particular

3 group numerical superiority. There are small minorities of British, Chinese, East Indian, American, Greek, Lebanese and Syrian which are usually immigrants. There are much more immigrants in the former British colony, that come from West and East African countries. Furthermore, there has been a number of Cuban refugees settled in Nigeria after the Cuban revolution. Being a country with rich diversity brings along many languages, there are 521 languages that have been spoken in Nigeria (a couple of them are now extinct). The official language is English, which was chosen in order to facilitate the cultural and linguistic unity. Plus, the influence of British colonization that ended in 1960 has a major impact. However most of the ethnic groups prefer to communicate in their own languages. English is mostly used in education, business and for official and political purposes. Nigeria is also a religiously diverse country. Islam and Christianity are the most widely professed religions. Christianity and Islam are almost equally divided in the society and a small part of the population professes in Animism and other religions. According to a 2001 report of the World factbook CIA, about 50% of the population is Muslim, and about 40% of the population is Christian. Islam dominates mostly the northern states and Christianity dominates the Yoruba region and South Eastern Nigeria. General Overview Geography It is situated on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. The neighboring countries of Nigeria are; Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger. The land area is 910,771 sq km. Government Right now in Nigeria there is an elected leadership. After the long years of military rule, Nigeria is right now in a good place in politics. They have transitioned from military rule to civilian rule. In March 2015 the former military ruler, Muhammad Buhari became the first opposition candidate to win the presidential poll. Even though he was a military ruler, Mr Buhari promised to respect democracy and govern as a civilian leader. His regime back in 1983 was sought to combat crime and corruption, however he was accused of serious rights

4 abuses several times. He was overthrown by Gen Ibrahim Babangida in In 2015, Mr Buhari made a major impact on Nigeria by agreeing with neighboring countries against the threat of the islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram. This was a major success for the countries well-being. Human Rights According to the US Department of State, the countries human right records remain poor and the most significant problems being, impunity for abuses by security forces, arbitrary arrests, judicial corruption, use of excessive amount of force by security forces, prolonged pretrial detention, and executive influence on the judiciary; rape, torture and some other inhuman and degrading behavior to prisoners and suspects. Plus, harsh and lifethreatening prison and detention centre conditions, societal violence and vigilante killings, child abuse, child sexual exploitation, domestic violence, human trafficking for the purposes of forced labor and prostitution; discrimination based on sex, ethnicity, religion and region. Furthermore, in the Northern region, child marriage remains very common and alcohol consumption, infidelity, theft and homosexuality result in harsh punishments such as; long prison terms, amputation, stoning and lashing. The law signed in 2014 clearly states that same sex marriage results in 14 years of prison; the witnesses of gay marriage, public show of same-sex amorous relationships and operating, supporting LGBT clubs and organizations results in 10 years of prison. Terrorism The militant insurgent group Boko Haram has been a constant threat to the Nigerians since several years. Boko Haram by definition means learning, reading is a sin. The terrorist group has killed numerous civilians, abducted women and girls, conscripted young men and boys and destroyed homes and schools that resulted in the displacing of hundreds and thousands. Boko Haram is one of the biggest threats that Nigeria is facing in history. The Islamist group has also threatened the media by bombing several newspaper offices in Kaduna and Abuja Unfortunately, Nigeria doesn t have the power to stop this terrorist group; the government security forces are making very little effort. However, the president Muhammad Bahari has had a major diplomatic success in June 2015 when the neighboring countries agreed upon the commanding of a joint force in order to counter Boko Haram, because clearly rotating the

5 command by themselves would be insufficient. The Islamic State aligned terrorist group still remains a really big problem to be resolved since the attacks on schools and homes are increasing every day and the life of civilians are threatened. Economy According to the World Bank Nigeria is a mixed economy emerging market and has reached lower middle income status because of its abundant supply of well- developed financial, legal, transport, communications sectors; and natural resources. Plus, the stock exchange is one of the best in Africa. The former British colony is ranked 30 th in the world in terms of GDP in Nigeria has good trade relations with the US. Furthermore, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted the economic growth as about 8% each year. Previously, because of years of military rule, mismanagement and corruption, the economic development had been hindered. After the restoration of democracy, the successful economic reforms have been made, leading to a significant economic development and change. As of 2014 Nigeria became the biggest economic power in Africa overthrowing South Africa. Timeline of Events In order to learn about the Nigeria even better and understand its origins. Here is the timeline of specific events that made a difference in the Nigerian history. 800 BC- The Nok settled in Jos plateau which is in Nigeria th centuries- Millions of Nigerians were forced to go to Americans because of the slave trade. 1850s- Britain established presence around Lagos and becomes the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria over the next 70 years Part of the former German Colony, Kamerun, becomes part of Nigeria under the mandate of League of Nations. 1960s- Along with Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Belawa leading a coalition government, independence is achieved. However the Prime Minister killed in a coup in 1966

6 Nigeria Three eastern states started a civil war calling themselves the Republic of Biafra The Major-General of Nigeria named Muhammad Buhari takes over the country with a bloodless coup, ushering in a period of 16 years of government overthrow and political instability, Presidential and parliamentary elections, multiparty elections transitioning from military to civilian rule Adoption of the Islamic (Sharia) law by several northern states opposing to the Christian community. Christians flee from Nigeria community The islamist terrorist group Boko Haram starts a campaign of violence which drags into a complete chaos and spreads to neighboring countries. One high profile incident is when the group kidnapped 200 school girls in Previous Attempts to Solve this Issue There has been problems concerning human rights abuses for a long time in Nigeria, however Nigeria is facing a new threat which is the terrorist group Boko Haram. Since 2009 Nigerian government are trying to solve this issue which is growing every day. The government has been negotiating with foreign powers and neighboring countries in order to stop terrorism in Nigeria. The current government has also taken action to decrease the rate of birth and to develop the economy. However, the real threat to Nigeria is the fact that lots of people are dying because of terrorism. Possible Solutions Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and has the biggest economy. The country is very diverse in terms of ethnicity, language and religion. Every nation should be aware of the threats that the civilians are facing and know that terrorism is everywhere. Delegates should act a one to fight against terrorism. Perhaps an international coalition or a summit against terrorism can be proposed in this situation. Furthermore, Nigeria has numerous internal problems such as human right abuses. The delegates should work on minimizing these abuses

7 and making reforms on the constitution. Bearing in mind those human rights are violated because of the ethnic and religious diversity of the country. Delegates should also make sure the political stability is maintained since the chaos created by the terrorist group Boko Haram can lead to political and economic stability. Lastly, delegates should be aware of the fact that they are there to help a country that is permanently under the threat of a terrorist group, they should think about what Nigeria needs before acting upon their own benefits. Bibliography

NIGERIA CHAD REGION AND THE LAKE BEYOND BOKO HARAM. Policy Note No 3:2017

NIGERIA CHAD REGION AND THE LAKE BEYOND BOKO HARAM. Policy Note No 3:2017 NIGERIA AND THE LAKE CHAD REGION BEYOND BOKO HARAM Policy Note No 3:2017 Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region Beyond Boko Haram Policy Note No 3:2017 The Author and the Nordic Africa Institute, June 2017 Cover

More information

Nigeria. Abuses by Boko Haram JANUARY 2016

Nigeria. Abuses by Boko Haram JANUARY 2016 JANUARY 2016 COUNTRY SUMMARY Nigeria Relatively peaceful presidential and gubernatorial elections in March and April 2015 marked a positive shift in Nigeria s history of political violence. However, the

More information

RESEARCH REPORT. Confronting Extremism. Economics. Economic Inclusion of Africa to Prevent Violent Extremism JUNIOR MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2017

RESEARCH REPORT. Confronting Extremism. Economics. Economic Inclusion of Africa to Prevent Violent Extremism JUNIOR MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2017 HISAR SCHOOL JUNIOR MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2017 Confronting Extremism Economics Economic Inclusion of Africa to Prevent Violent Extremism RESEARCH REPORT Recommended by: 1 Forum: Economics (GA2) Issue: Economic

More information

JANUARY 2018 COUNTRY SUMMARY. Mali

JANUARY 2018 COUNTRY SUMMARY. Mali JANUARY 2018 COUNTRY SUMMARY Mali Insecurity in Mali worsened as Islamist armed groups allied to Al-Qaeda dramatically increased their attacks on government forces and United Nations peacekeepers. The

More information

Nigeria (Federal Republic of Nigeria)

Nigeria (Federal Republic of Nigeria) Nigeria (Federal Republic of Nigeria) Demographics Poverty 70% of Nigerians live below poverty line, with many living in absolute poverty. Gap between Rich & Poor Health Issues Nigeria has the second

More information

Cameroon across the Divide: Foreign Policy Priorities in West and Central Africa

Cameroon across the Divide: Foreign Policy Priorities in West and Central Africa Africa Summary Cameroon across the Divide: Foreign Policy Priorities in West and Central Africa HE Pierre Moukoko Mbonjo Minister of Foreign Relations, Republic of Cameroon 2 September 2013 The views expressed

More information

Adopted by the Security Council at its 7911th meeting, on

Adopted by the Security Council at its 7911th meeting, on United Nations S/RES/2349 (2017) Security Council Distr.: General 31 March 2017 Resolution 2349 (2017) Adopted by the Security Council at its 7911th meeting, on 31 March 2017 The Security Council, Recalling

More information

Boko Haram I. Background Boko Haram is an islamic terrorist group that is primarily ran out of Nigeria and is also

Boko Haram I. Background Boko Haram is an islamic terrorist group that is primarily ran out of Nigeria and is also Boko Haram I. Background Boko Haram is an islamic terrorist group that is primarily ran out of Nigeria and is also active within Chad, Niger, and northern Cameroon. The terrorist group is currently working

More information

UN Security Council, Report of the Secretary-General on the Activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa, 26 June

UN Security Council, Report of the Secretary-General on the Activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa, 26 June INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION CONSIDERATIONS WITH REGARD TO PEOPLE FLEEING NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA (THE STATES OF BORNO, YOBE AND ADAMAWA) AND SURROUNDING REGION UPDATE I Introduction 1. Since the publication

More information

European Parliament resolution of 4 July 2013 on the situation in Nigeria (2013/2691(RSP))

European Parliament resolution of 4 July 2013 on the situation in Nigeria (2013/2691(RSP)) P7_TA-PROV(2013)0335 Situation in Nigeria European Parliament resolution of 4 July 2013 on the situation in Nigeria (2013/2691(RSP)) The European Parliament, having regard to its resolutions of 13 June

More information

The Psychological Trauma on Boko Haram Victims in Nigeria: Conflict Resolution Perspective

The Psychological Trauma on Boko Haram Victims in Nigeria: Conflict Resolution Perspective Doi:10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n6s4p519 Abstract The Psychological Trauma on Boko Haram Victims in Nigeria: Conflict Resolution Perspective Isaac Terungwa Terwase 1 Asmat-Nizam Abdul-Talib 2 Knocks Tapiwa Zengeni

More information

Nigeria: Crimes under international law committed by Boko Haram and the Nigerian military in north-east Nigeria:

Nigeria: Crimes under international law committed by Boko Haram and the Nigerian military in north-east Nigeria: Nigeria: Crimes under international law committed by Boko Haram and the Nigerian military in north-east Nigeria: Amnesty International written statement to the 29th session of the UN Human Rights Council

More information

J0MUN XIII INTRODUCTION KEY TERMS BACKGROUND. JoMUN XIII General Assembly 6. Forum: General Assembly 6

J0MUN XIII INTRODUCTION KEY TERMS BACKGROUND. JoMUN XIII General Assembly 6. Forum: General Assembly 6 J0MUN XIII Forum: Issue: Student Officer: Position: Effectiveness of methods to eradicate international/local terrorism Minjae Lee President INTRODUCTION Terrorist threats have become more severe and diversified

More information

Nigeria: Governance & Policy-Making. A market in Abuja: almost as colorful as Nigeria s government

Nigeria: Governance & Policy-Making. A market in Abuja: almost as colorful as Nigeria s government Nigeria: Governance & Policy-Making A market in Abuja: almost as colorful as Nigeria s government AP Comparative Government J.F. Walters 2005 Organization of the 4th Republic Federal republic Current government

More information

ACP-EU JOINT PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY

ACP-EU JOINT PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY ACP-EU JOINT PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION 1 on the situation in Nigeria with regard to security The ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, meeting in Horsens (Denmark) from 28-30 May 2012, having regard

More information

John Paul Tabakian, Ed.D. Political Science 2 Modern World Governments Fall 2017 / Spring 2017 Power Point 11

John Paul Tabakian, Ed.D. Political Science 2 Modern World Governments Fall 2017 / Spring 2017 Power Point 11 John Paul Tabakian, Ed.D. Political Science 2 Modern World Governments Fall 2017 / Spring 2017 Power Point 11 Course Lecture Topics (1) This Week s Lecture Covers: Nigeria Current Policy Challenges The

More information

The enactment of Republic Act 9346 abolishing the death penalty, in June

The enactment of Republic Act 9346 abolishing the death penalty, in June United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights CCPR/C/PHL/CO/4 Distr.: General 13 November 2012 Original: English Human Rights Committee Concluding observations on the fourth periodic

More information

Boko Haram Impacts on Education in North East Nigeria

Boko Haram Impacts on Education in North East Nigeria Africa Programme Meeting Summary Boko Haram Impacts on Education in North East Nigeria Nigeria Researcher, Human Rights Watch Doctoral Candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Politics

More information

Refugees and their background. By Bubacarr Komma Journalist and Refugee

Refugees and their background. By Bubacarr Komma Journalist and Refugee Refugees and their background By Bubacarr Komma Journalist and Refugee General information Who is a refugee? Refugees flee because of the threat of persecution Refugee is a person, who is being persecuted

More information

Examining Ligphart s Favorable Conditions for Consociational Democracy in Nigeria

Examining Ligphart s Favorable Conditions for Consociational Democracy in Nigeria Examining Ligphart s Favorable Conditions for Consociational Democracy in Nigeria Nasir Haruna Soba Dr Mohd Fitri Bin Abdul Rahman School of Government, Collage of Law, Government and International Studies,

More information

Niger. Country Overview Politics. Economy. Social/Human Development

Niger. Country Overview Politics. Economy. Social/Human Development Niger Country Overview Politics Niger is a democratic, multi-party state. The current president is Mahamadou Issoufou, who was reelected to a second term in 2016. The country faces multiple security concerns

More information

Counter-Insurgency: Is human rights a distraction or sine qua non?

Counter-Insurgency: Is human rights a distraction or sine qua non? Nigeria: Paper presented at the 55 th session of the Nigerian Bar Association conference Counter-Insurgency: Is human rights a distraction or sine qua non? Index: AFR 44/2366/2015 Delivered by Mohammed

More information

Statement by the President of the Security Council

Statement by the President of the Security Council United Nations Security Council Distr.: General 10 December 2014 Original: English (E) 101214 *1466928* Statement by the President of the Security Council At the 7334th meeting of the Security Council,

More information

Djibouti. Country Overview Politics. Economy. Social/Human Development

Djibouti. Country Overview Politics. Economy. Social/Human Development Djibouti Country Overview Politics Djibouti is a semi presidential republic characterized by a strong executive branch and a unicameral legislative body. The legal system is mixed, with aspects of French

More information

Teaching Notes Nigeria: Dancing on the Brink, Updated Edition

Teaching Notes Nigeria: Dancing on the Brink, Updated Edition Teaching Notes Nigeria: Dancing on the Brink, Updated Edition By John Campbell Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies, CFR; Former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,

More information

NIGERIA 2017 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT

NIGERIA 2017 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NIGERIA 2017 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT Nigeria is a federal republic composed of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In 2015 citizens elected President Muhammadu Buhari of the

More information

Unit Seven: Comparing Constitutions and Promoting Human Rights

Unit Seven: Comparing Constitutions and Promoting Human Rights Unit Seven: Comparing Constitutions and Promoting Human Rights Grade Level: Grades 9-12 National History Standards: Era 9: Standard 1C Analyze the impact of World War II and postwar global politics on

More information

Situation in Iraq and Syria and the IS offensive including the persecution of minorities

Situation in Iraq and Syria and the IS offensive including the persecution of minorities EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2014-2019 TEXTS ADOPTED Provisional edition P8_TA-PROV(2014)0027 Situation in Iraq and Syria and the IS offensive including the persecution of minorities European Parliament resolution

More information

HISAR SCHOOL JUNIOR MODEL UNITED NATIONS Globalization: Creating a Common Language. Advisory Panel

HISAR SCHOOL JUNIOR MODEL UNITED NATIONS Globalization: Creating a Common Language. Advisory Panel HISAR SCHOOL JUNIOR MODEL UNITED NATIONS 2018 Globalization: Creating a Common Language Advisory Panel Ensuring the safe resettlement of Syrian refugees RESEARCH REPORT Recommended by: Iris Benardete Forum:

More information

Journal of International Studies Vol. 10, 151-162 (2014) Nigeria: A Country Profile Emmanuel Ikechi Onah Department of Political Science University of Lagos Nigeria Introduction Nigeria is a sovereign

More information

Kenya. A New Constitution

Kenya. A New Constitution January 2011 Country Summary Kenya In a historic move, Kenya s citizens voted overwhelmingly in favor of accountability and reform when they supported a new constitution by a two-thirds majority in August

More information

Unit 7 Station 2: Conflict, Human Rights Issues, and Peace Efforts. Name: Per:

Unit 7 Station 2: Conflict, Human Rights Issues, and Peace Efforts. Name: Per: Name: Per: Station 2: Conflicts, Human Rights Issues, and Peace Efforts Part 1: Vocab Directions: Use the reading below to locate the following vocab words and their definitions. Write their definitions

More information

Current Event: Africa. Boy in Cameroon tells of how a car in the convoy of the U.S. ambassador hit and killed a young

Current Event: Africa. Boy in Cameroon tells of how a car in the convoy of the U.S. ambassador hit and killed a young Student s Name Last Name 1 Pittenger Pre AP Global B, per. 2 25 April 2016 Current Event: Africa IVF Summary: The article U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power s Motorcade Hits, Kills Boy in Cameroon tells of

More information

Daily Journal # 10. Journal Title: What Is The Difference? Date: January 25, 2018

Daily Journal # 10. Journal Title: What Is The Difference? Date: January 25, 2018 Daily Journal # 10 Journal Title: What Is The Difference? Date: January 25, 2018 What are the differences between a Presidential and Parliamentary Democracy? Make sure your responses are in complete sentences.

More information

Afghanistan. Endemic corruption and violence marred parliamentary elections in September 2010.

Afghanistan. Endemic corruption and violence marred parliamentary elections in September 2010. January 2011 country summary Afghanistan While fighting escalated in 2010, peace talks between the government and the Taliban rose to the top of the political agenda. Civilian casualties reached record

More information

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Management Index 4.4

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Management Index 4.4 Bertelsmann Transformation Index 2003 Nigeria Status Index (Democracy: 2.0 / Market economy: 1.7) 3.7 Management Index 4.4 System of government Presidential-parliamentary Population 117.8 mill. democracy

More information

Summary. Definition of Key Term. Background Information. Committee: Special Political 2. Conflict in Lake Chad Region. Alexandra Rogozina

Summary. Definition of Key Term. Background Information. Committee: Special Political 2. Conflict in Lake Chad Region. Alexandra Rogozina Committee: Special Political 2 Topic: Chair: School: Conflict in Lake Chad Region Alexandra Rogozina International School of Helsinki Summary Approximately 17 million people live in the areas affected

More information

ADMUN 2018 Combating ISIS in Syrian Territory UNSC

ADMUN 2018 Combating ISIS in Syrian Territory UNSC ADMUN 2018 Combating ISIS in Syrian Territory UNSC Hello Delegates, My name is Joseph McDonald, and I am beyond excited to be a Chairman for ADMUN 2018! I look forward to meeting you in committee to help

More information

Student Performance Q&A:

Student Performance Q&A: Student Performance Q&A: 2015 AP Comparative Government and Politics Free-Response Questions The following comments on the 2015 free-response questions for AP Comparative Government and Politics were written

More information

Monthly intelligence briefing on remote warfare against Boko Haram. April 2017

Monthly intelligence briefing on remote warfare against Boko Haram. April 2017 Monthly intelligence briefing on remote warfare against Boko Haram April 2017 International developments 1. On 21 March, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced that since the start of

More information

Popular Perceptions of the Causes and Consequences of the Conflict in Mali

Popular Perceptions of the Causes and Consequences of the Conflict in Mali Popular Perceptions of the Causes and Consequences of the Conflict in Mali Afrobarometer Policy Paper 10 Massa Coulibaly Summary In the December 2012 Afrobarometer survey, Malians highlighted the primary

More information

Violence Affecting Women and Girls in the Eight NSRP Target States

Violence Affecting Women and Girls in the Eight NSRP Target States Violence Affecting Women and Girls in the Eight NSRP Target States Quarterly Report 4 February April 215 July 9, 215 The following report summarizes the main findings as detailed in three memos produced

More information

SS7CG2 The student will explain the structures of the modern governments of Africa.

SS7CG2 The student will explain the structures of the modern governments of Africa. Chapter 6 SS7CG2 The student will explain the structures of the modern governments of Africa. a. Compare the republican systems of government in the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of South Africa,

More information

Sudan - Researched and compiled by the Refugee Documentation Centre of Ireland on 13 July 2011

Sudan - Researched and compiled by the Refugee Documentation Centre of Ireland on 13 July 2011 Sudan - Researched and compiled by the Refugee Documentation Centre of Ireland on 13 July 2011 Information on the current human rights situation A report issued in April 2011 by the United States Department

More information

UN Summit Approves 15 Year Blueprint to Eradicate Poverty

UN Summit Approves 15 Year Blueprint to Eradicate Poverty http://nyti.ms/1mmjtih WORLD UN Summit Approves 15 Year Blueprint to Eradicate Poverty By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEPT. 25, 2015, 6:01 P.M. E.D.T. UNITED NATIONS With the bang of a gavel, international leaders

More information

National Model United Nations New York

National Model United Nations New York National Model United Nations New York Conference B ( - April 0) Documentation of the Work of the Security Council A (SC-A) Committee Staff Security Council A (SC-A) Director Chair / Rapporteur Jess Mace

More information

Comments on the Draft Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism

Comments on the Draft Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism Comments on the Draft Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism 24 March 2015 Introduction 1. The Justice Initiative welcomes the opportunity to provide comments

More information

THE UNSPOKEN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS : NIGERIA. by David Ford Johnson

THE UNSPOKEN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS : NIGERIA. by David Ford Johnson THE UNSPOKEN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS : NIGERIA by David Ford Johnson AVRIL 2016 Editorial Column THE UNSPOKEN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS : NIGERIA* By David Ford Johnson Humanitarian aid specialist Associated reasearcher,

More information

NIGERIA SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN

NIGERIA SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN 67 TH SESSION, 3-21 JULY 2017 Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who

More information

amnesty international

amnesty international 1 September 2009 Public amnesty international Egypt Amnesty International submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review Seventh session of the UPR Working Group, February 2010 B. Normative and institutional

More information

Located in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea between Benin and Cameroon,

Located in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea between Benin and Cameroon, Nigeria Comparative National Systems Introduction Located in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea between Benin and Cameroon, Nigeria is one of the largest and most politically and culturally complex nations

More information

List of issues in relation to the initial report of Belize*

List of issues in relation to the initial report of Belize* Advance unedited version Distr.: General 10 April 2018 Original: English English, French and Spanish only Human Rights Committee List of issues in relation to the initial report of Belize* Constitutional

More information

NIGERIA REGIONAL REFUGEE RESPONSE PLAN JANUARY DECEMBER 2017

NIGERIA REGIONAL REFUGEE RESPONSE PLAN JANUARY DECEMBER 2017 NIGERIA REGIONAL REFUGEE RESPONSE PLAN JANUARY DECEMBER 2017 KEY EVENTS Mohammed Yusuf founds Boko Haram 276 school girls kidnapped from Chibok, Borno State 31 Dec About 87,000 refugees Muhammadu Buhari

More information

QATAR: BRIEFING TO THE UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE 49 TH SESSION, NOVEMBER 2012

QATAR: BRIEFING TO THE UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE 49 TH SESSION, NOVEMBER 2012 Index: MDE 22/001/2012 12 October 2012 QATAR: BRIEFING TO THE UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE 49 TH SESSION, NOVEMBER 2012 I. Introduction Amnesty International welcomes the submission of Qatar

More information

UN Security Council, Report of the Secretary-General on the AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur, 12 July 2013, UN Doc S/2013/420. 2

UN Security Council, Report of the Secretary-General on the AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur, 12 July 2013, UN Doc S/2013/420. 2 Human Rights Situation in Sudan: Amnesty International s joint written statement to the 24th session of the UN Human Rights Council (9 September 27 September 2013) AFR 54/015/2013 29 August 2013 Introduction

More information

Consideration of reports submitted by States parties under article 40 of the Covenant. Concluding observations of the Human Rights Committee

Consideration of reports submitted by States parties under article 40 of the Covenant. Concluding observations of the Human Rights Committee United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights CCPR/C/IRN/CO/3 Distr.: General 29 November 2011 Original: English Human Rights Committee 103rd session 17 October-4 November 2011 Consideration

More information

JANUARY 2015 COUNTRY SUMMARY. Mali

JANUARY 2015 COUNTRY SUMMARY. Mali JANUARY 2015 COUNTRY SUMMARY Mali While the political situation in Mali stabilized in 2014, persistent attacks by numerous pro and anti-government armed groups in the north led to a marked deterioration

More information

Situation in Mali. Mali is an African nation located on the Western region of the continent. Since Mali s

Situation in Mali. Mali is an African nation located on the Western region of the continent. Since Mali s Situation in Mali Background: Mali is an African nation located on the Western region of the continent. Since Mali s independence from France in 1960, it has experienced tremendous political turmoil as

More information

Terms of Reference. Terrorism Prevention Branch, DTA/UNODC. Home-based with travel to Dakar, Senegal. 35 days

Terms of Reference. Terrorism Prevention Branch, DTA/UNODC. Home-based with travel to Dakar, Senegal. 35 days Terms of Reference Title: Organisational Section/Unit: Name and title Supervisor: Duty Station or home-based: Consultant (Terrorism Prevention and Justice for Children) Terrorism Prevention Branch, DTA/UNODC

More information

ACT ON THE PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT

ACT ON THE PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT ACT ON THE PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT Act on the Punishment of Crimes within the Jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court Enacted on December

More information

The Islamic Judiciary

The Islamic Judiciary The Islamic Judiciary Hadi Ghaemi The judiciary plays a vital role in preserving Iran s Islamic system, often by prosecuting critics under vaguely defined national security laws. The judiciary falls under

More information

North Korea. Right to Food

North Korea. Right to Food January 2008 country summary North Korea Human rights conditions in the Democratic People s Republic of Korea (North Korea) remain abysmal. Authorities continue to prohibit organized political opposition,

More information

Concluding observations on the fifth periodic report of Cameroon*

Concluding observations on the fifth periodic report of Cameroon* United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights CCPR/C/CMR/CO/5 Distr.: General 30 November 2017 English Original: French Human Rights Committee Concluding observations on the fifth

More information

Human and Sex Trafficking. Professor Friday Okonofua

Human and Sex Trafficking. Professor Friday Okonofua Human and Sex Trafficking Professor Friday Okonofua Definition of Human Trafficking The illegal movement of people, typically for the purposes of forced labour or commercial sex. Definition of Human Trafficking

More information

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment UNITED NATIONS CAT Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE Fortieth session 28 April 16 May 2008 Distr. GENERAL 8 April 2008 Original:

More information

UPR Submission Tunisia November 2011

UPR Submission Tunisia November 2011 UPR Submission Tunisia November 2011 Since the last UPR review in 2008, the situation of human rights in Tunisia improved significantly. The self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, a street vendor from the

More information

Terrorism in Africa: Challenges and perspectives

Terrorism in Africa: Challenges and perspectives African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development Hanns Seidel Foundation The Governance of National Security: Challenges and Prospects New Strategies to Address Growing Security Threats

More information

NIGERIA SHADOW REPORT TO THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES RIGHTS 62 ND ORDINARY SESSION:

NIGERIA SHADOW REPORT TO THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES RIGHTS 62 ND ORDINARY SESSION: NIGERIA SHADOW REPORT TO THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES RIGHTS 62 ND ORDINARY SESSION: 25 APRIL- 09 MAY 2018 Amnesty International Publications First published in 2018 by Amnesty International

More information

United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review Ethiopia

United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review Ethiopia United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review Ethiopia Submission of Jubilee Campaign USA, Inc. April 14, 2009 9689-C Main Street Fairfax, VA 22031 T: +1 (703) 503-0791 F: +1 (703) 503-0792

More information

QATAR HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS LINGER INCLUDING ILL- TREATMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS, WOMEN AND DETAINEES

QATAR HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS LINGER INCLUDING ILL- TREATMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS, WOMEN AND DETAINEES QATAR HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS LINGER INCLUDING ILL- TREATMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS, WOMEN AND DETAINEES Amnesty International Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review, May 2014 CONTENTS Introduction...

More information

INTRODUCTION GEOGRAPHY

INTRODUCTION GEOGRAPHY COUNTRY DATA: JORDAN : Information from the CIA World Factbook INTRODUCTION Following world war 1 and the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, the UK received a mandate to govern much of the Middle East.

More information

The human rights situation in Sudan

The human rights situation in Sudan Human Rights Council Twenty-fourth session Agenda item 10 The human rights situation in Sudan The undersigned organizations urge the Human Rights Council to extend and strengthen the mandate of the Independent

More information

Concluding observations on the fourth periodic report of Uzbekistan*

Concluding observations on the fourth periodic report of Uzbekistan* United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Distr.: General 17 August 2015 CCPR/C/UZB/CO/4 Original: English Human Rights Committee Concluding observations on the fourth periodic

More information

NIGERIA COUNTRY ASSESSMENT APRIL 2003 Country Information & Policy Unit IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY DIRECTORATE Home Office, United Kingdom

NIGERIA COUNTRY ASSESSMENT APRIL 2003 Country Information & Policy Unit IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY DIRECTORATE Home Office, United Kingdom NIGERIA COUNTRY ASSESSMENT APRIL 2003 Country Information & Policy Unit IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY DIRECTORATE Home Office, United Kingdom CONTENTS 1. Scope of the document 1.1 1.4 2. Geography 2.1 3.

More information

Tunisia: New draft anti-terrorism law will further undermine human rights

Tunisia: New draft anti-terrorism law will further undermine human rights Tunisia: New draft anti-terrorism law will further undermine human rights Amnesty International briefing note to the European Union EU-Tunisia Association Council 30 September 2003 AI Index: MDE 30/021/2003

More information

Resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council on 1 October 2015

Resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council on 1 October 2015 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 13 October 2015 A/HRC/RES/30/10 Original: English Human Rights Council Thirtieth session Agenda item 4 Resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council on

More information

AMC PAN AFRICAN STUDY ON IMPACT OF CONFLCIT ON CHILDREN IN AFRICA

AMC PAN AFRICAN STUDY ON IMPACT OF CONFLCIT ON CHILDREN IN AFRICA AMC PAN AFRICAN STUDY ON IMPACT OF CONFLCIT ON CHILDREN IN AFRICA George Nyakora President AMC Child Protection in Africa Union Peace Support Operations Knowledge & Learning Event, 7-9 December 2015 Dakar,

More information

Introduction. Historical Context

Introduction. Historical Context July 2, 2010 MYANMAR Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council 10th Session: January 2011 International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) Introduction 1. In 2008 and

More information

ADVANCE QUESTIONS TO IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF- ADD.1

ADVANCE QUESTIONS TO IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF- ADD.1 ADVANCE QUESTIONS TO IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF- ADD.1 CZECH REPUBLIC Does Iran consider acceding to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and Optional

More information

National Interest: Nigeria s Definition of its National Interest Part 2

National Interest: Nigeria s Definition of its National Interest Part 2 National Interest: Nigeria s Definition of its National Interest Part 2 1 It appears difficult to identify Nigeria s conception of national interest since its independence. According to Idumange John Agreen,

More information

United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review Republic of Sudan. Submission of Jubilee Campaign USA, Inc.

United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review Republic of Sudan. Submission of Jubilee Campaign USA, Inc. United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review Republic of Sudan Submission of Jubilee Campaign USA, Inc. September, 2010 Jubilee Campaign promotes the human rights and religious liberty

More information

Concluding observations on the report submitted by Cuba under article 29 (1) of the Convention*

Concluding observations on the report submitted by Cuba under article 29 (1) of the Convention* United Nations International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance Distr.: General 19 April 2017 English Original: Spanish CED/C/CUB/CO/1 Committee on Enforced Disappearances

More information

Should Nigeria Divide to Survive?

Should Nigeria Divide to Survive? 12th Grade Nigeria Inquiry Should Nigeria Divide to Survive? People inspected the site of a bomb explosion on Nov. 29 in Kano, Nigeria. Muhammed Giginyu/Associated PressFrom Ashkenas, Jeremy, Derek Watkins,

More information

List of issues in relation to the initial report of Sierra Leone (CCPR/C/SLE/1)*

List of issues in relation to the initial report of Sierra Leone (CCPR/C/SLE/1)* United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Distr.: General 23 August 2013 Original: English Human Rights Committee List of issues in relation to the initial report of Sierra Leone

More information

NIGERIA: Lesson 1: Geography & Population

NIGERIA: Lesson 1: Geography & Population NIGERIA: Lesson 1: Geography & Population 2011 Presidential Election Comparative Literacy Rates Country Males Females China 98.2% 94.5% Iran 91.2% 82.5% Mexico 96.2% 94.2% Nigeria 69.2% 49.7% Russia

More information

The implications of the escalation in Abia

The implications of the escalation in Abia September 2017 NIGERIA The implications of the escalation in Abia Disclaimer The information contained in this report is only up-to-date as at 18 September, 2017. Some of it is subject to change during

More information

TEXTS ADOPTED Provisional edition. European Parliament resolution of 18 September 2014 on human rights violations in Bangladesh (2014/2834(RSP))

TEXTS ADOPTED Provisional edition. European Parliament resolution of 18 September 2014 on human rights violations in Bangladesh (2014/2834(RSP)) EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2014-2019 TEXTS ADOPTED Provisional edition P8_TA-PROV(2014)0024 Human rights violations in Bangladesh European Parliament resolution of 18 September 2014 on human rights violations

More information

Western Europe and Others 1 UNHRC About this Committee

Western Europe and Others 1 UNHRC About this Committee Committee Background Guide GC: London 2015 Western Europe and Others 1 UNHRC About this Committee About this committee The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system

More information

Human Rights Watch UPR Submission. Liberia April I. Summary

Human Rights Watch UPR Submission. Liberia April I. Summary Human Rights Watch UPR Submission Liberia April 2010 I. Summary Since the end of its 14-year conflict in 2003, Liberia has made tangible progress in addressing endemic corruption, creating the legislative

More information

Submission by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. For the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Compilation Report

Submission by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. For the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Compilation Report Submission by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees For the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Compilation Report Universal Periodic Review: LIBYA I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Libya

More information

South Sudan. Political and Legislative Developments JANUARY 2012

South Sudan. Political and Legislative Developments JANUARY 2012 JANUARY 2012 COUNTRY SUMMARY South Sudan Following an overwhelming vote for secession from Sudan in the January 2011 referendum, South Sudan declared independence on July 9. The new nation faces major

More information

SUBMISSION. Violent Extremism and Press Freedom in West Africa

SUBMISSION. Violent Extremism and Press Freedom in West Africa Submission to OHCHR s compilation on best practices and lessons learned on how protecting and promoting human rights contribute to preventing and countering violent extremism SUMMARY The Media Foundation

More information

Protection Strategy for the Humanitarian Crisis in the North East Nigeria November 2016

Protection Strategy for the Humanitarian Crisis in the North East Nigeria November 2016 Protection Strategy for the Humanitarian Crisis in the North East Nigeria November 2016 The Protection Strategy for the Humanitarian Crisis in the North East Nigeria aims to update the IDP Protection Strategy

More information

* * A/HRC/RES/26/24. General Assembly. United Nations

* * A/HRC/RES/26/24. General Assembly. United Nations United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 14 July 2014 A/HRC/RES/26/24 Original: English Human Rights Council Twenty-sixth session Agenda item 4 Human rights situations that require the Council s

More information

WORKING DRAFT RESEARCH AND POLICY BRIEF: Countering Boko Haram? Incorporate the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

WORKING DRAFT RESEARCH AND POLICY BRIEF: Countering Boko Haram? Incorporate the Women, Peace and Security Agenda WORKING DRAFT RESEARCH AND POLICY BRIEF: Countering Boko Haram? Incorporate the Women, Peace and Security Agenda Prepared by: Shafferan Sonneveld 1 11 June 2014 Introduction This paper provides an analysis

More information

List of issues to be taken up in connection with the consideration of the third periodic report of Kenya (CCPR/C/KEN/3)

List of issues to be taken up in connection with the consideration of the third periodic report of Kenya (CCPR/C/KEN/3) United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Distr.: General 22 November 2011 Original: English CCPR/C/KEN/Q/3 Human Rights Committee 103rd session Geneva, 17 October 4 November

More information

GBV SITUATION IN West Africa

GBV SITUATION IN West Africa GBV SITUATION IN West Africa WFP Regional Workshop on gender analysis, empowerment and humanitarian action in West Africa Catherine ANDELA Inter Agency REGA (Regional Emergency GBV Advisor) for W&C Africa

More information

UPR RECOMMENDATIONS IN CLUSTERS - MATRIX. Key partners including international partners

UPR RECOMMENDATIONS IN CLUSTERS - MATRIX. Key partners including international partners UPR RECOMMENDATIONS IN CLUSTERS - MATRIX A. ENGAGEMENT WITH UN HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISMS Recommendation Status Responsible Ministry, Dpt or Institution Key partners including partners Linkage with other

More information

THE ISLAMIC STATE AND ITS HUMAN TRAFFICKING PRACTICE

THE ISLAMIC STATE AND ITS HUMAN TRAFFICKING PRACTICE THE ISLAMIC STATE AND ITS HUMAN TRAFFICKING PRACTICE 24-25. 10. 2017 Colonel János Besenyő, PhD. Contents 1. Human trafficking across the Middle East 2. Basic motivations towards human trafficking 3. Financial

More information

A/HRC/32/L.5/Rev.1. General Assembly. ORAL REVISION 1 July. United Nations

A/HRC/32/L.5/Rev.1. General Assembly. ORAL REVISION 1 July. United Nations United Nations General Assembly ORAL REVISION 1 July Distr.: Limited 1 July 2016 Original: English Human Rights Council Thirty-second session Agenda item 4 Human rights situations that require the Council

More information