U.S. advises Nigerian military against human rights abuses


19 MAY 2013
U.S. advises Nigerian military against human rights abuses

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The United States Government has advised military authorities in Nigeria against abuse of civilian rights in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram in some north eastern states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.




The U.S. government's warning was contained in a statement released on Sunday by John Kerry, the Secretary of State.

The statement said the U.S. "is deeply concerned about the fighting in northeastern Nigeria following President Jonathan's declaration of a state of emergency in the Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states".

The statement also added that the United States is "deeply concerned by credible allegations that Nigerian security forces are committing gross human rights violations, which, in turn, only escalate the violence and fuel extremism."

The United States added that though it "condemns Boko Haram's campaign of terror in the strongest terms, it urges "Nigeria's security forces to apply disciplined use of force in all operations, protect civilians in any security response, and respect human rights and the rule of law."

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