Protesters have reportedly besieged the Amnesty
International office in Abuja, demanding that the human rights group leave
Nigeria just after they were allegedly placed on security watchlist by the
Federal Government.
Isa Sanusi, a spokesperson for Amnesty International Nigeria
confirmed the protest and also told Premium Times that the protesters appeared
to be pro-government as they were angry with the group's criticism of the
Buhari-led administration.
Chanting denigrating songs, the protesters also held
placards that were unsympathetic with Amnesty International.
We reported earlier that Amnesty International was placed on
security watchlist by the Presidency ahead of a nationwide “revolution” protest
scheduled for August 5 and promoted through #RevolutionNow. The human rights
group was labeled anti-government for retweeting the notice of revolution which
the Presidency claimed is aimed at overthrowing the constitution.
