Anietie Ewang

The recent deadly attack in Jos reflects persistent violence & insecurity in northern Nigeria, where killings, kidnappings & limited state protection leave communities vulnerable as everyday people continue to pay the price. hrw.org/news/2026/04/0…

#BurkinaFaso 🧵 New @hrw report describes how all warrying parties – gvt forces, VDPs and JNIM – have made the killing of civilians a key tactic of their strategies. They have all committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in complete impunity. hrw.org/video-photos/v… 1/8

#Nigeria: Maiduguri Bombings Show New Threat to Civilians “The bombings in Maiduguri lay bare the extreme and ongoing danger civilians in northeastern Nigeria face from armed groups. Authorities need to protect civilians," @aniewang hrw.org/news/2026/03/2…

#Nigeria- Recent bombings of civilian-populated areas in Maiduguri are apparent war crimes & have heightened fears of a renewed onslaught by the #BokoHaram JAS faction. Authorities should urgently strengthen civilian protection. New from @hrw hrw.org/news/2026/03/2…

The US has deployed troops to #Nigeria, with reports of 200 more to come. While security cooperation could help counter insurgency & banditry, it should prioritize transparency, accountability & human rights with clear safeguards & oversight. hrw.org/news/2026/02/1…

I was on @AJEnglish last night to speak on the #WoroMassacre in Kwara State, which bore the hallmarks of a JAS attack, notably the Sadiku-led cell responsible for Northwest and Northcentral Nigeria. Sadly, this was another avoidable government failure to protect citizens. The threat in that axis is not new. So, there was no excuse not to anticipate, sooner or later, that such an attack would happen. Right now, unfortunately, the question to ask is, WHERE NEXT?

#Nigeria: No parent should fear a child won’t return from school.The mass kidnappings of over 300 in Kebbi & Niger show schoolchildren remain prime targets amid rising insecurity. Authorities should ensure their release & protect schools. New from @hrw hrw.org/news/2025/11/2…

Gunmen have abducted at least 25 students and killed a teacher in an attack on a girls' secondary school in Nigeria. The latest kidnapping underscores the Nigerian authorities' continuing failure to protect children and communities from escalating insecurity.

#Cameroon Post-election period marred with violence, with at least 4 killed allegedly by security forces, dozens injured, hundreds arrested. Authorities should immediately instruct security forces to not resort to violence against protesters, @hrw hrw.org/news/2025/10/2…

The #US is greenlighting another multibillion-dollar arms sale to #Nigeria,ignoring the military’s abusive record. US law bars support to forces tied to human rights violations.Congress should require real accountability & rights safeguards before approval hrw.org/news/2025/08/1…

#Nigeria: On June 21, a suicide bomber detonated an IED at a crowded fish market in Konduga, Borno State, killing at least 12. This is the first such attack in 2025 amid a resurgence of suicide bombings since last year in the Northeast #BokoHaram conflict. hrw.org/news/2025/06/2…

Insecurity in #Nigeria is not just about the strength of terrorist/criminal groups or the mobility of bandits, it is also about a security system that is slow to respond, prone to error & increasingly disconnected from the people it is meant to serve; thenextier.com/a-collapsing-s…

@HRW spoke to a man whose sister and two children were burned alive in the Yelewata attack. These chilling testimonies expose the horrific reality of such violence and the need for urgent action. hrw.org/news/2025/06/1… #Nigeria

#Nigeria:As President Tinubu visits Benue today to commiserate over the killing of over 100 in the Yelewata attack,he should prioritize engagement to strengthen security in vulnerable communities and ensure justice & accountability for the heinous crimes. hrw.org/news/2025/06/1…

With the amount of “Streetlights” in this 2025 budget, Nigeria is supposed to be the Light of the World. 🔦 1,477 Streetlights for N393.29 billion 🤯 That’s N266 MILLION per light. Are we installing the sun? Here are some of the insertions and how much they will cost. 📌 538 Boreholes – N114.53 billion 📌 2,122 ICT Projects – N505.79 billion 📌 43 Community Town Halls – N17.23 billion 📌 561 Education Projects – N179.96 billion 📌 319 Health Projects – N420.09 billion 📌 32 Traditional Ruler Empowerment Projects – N6.74 billion 📌 1,380 Road Projects – N1.44 trillion 📌 24 Security Vehicles – N11.7 billion #AskQuestion

In Nigeria,everyday food is becoming a luxury. Inflation driven by poor policies & weak social protection is pushing millions deeper into poverty.Authorities should build a robust, inclusive, rights based social security system to support all. hrw.org/news/2025/05/1…

Uganda’s Supreme Court ruling against military trials of civilians is good and long due, but the government should still ensure that people subjected to these trials get a remedy. @hrw statement. hrw.org/news/2025/01/3…

📘 546 pages. 🌍 More than 100 countries covered. 📢 Human Rights Watch’s 35th annual World Report. 🚨 Now live: hrw.org/world-report/2… #Rights2025

📣 🚨 Tomorrow -- HRW releases its annual World Report, with updates from 100+ countries. #Rights2025 Join us for the virtual launch @ 9am ET on Thursday, Jan. 16 via YouTube livestream: bit.ly/4jhNHf9

Hundreds have lost their lives to military airstrike errors in #Nigeria.This can’t be dismissed as another mistake. @officialABAT as Commander in Chief must ensure accountability & drive reform in military operational protocol & oversight to protect lives & prevent such tragedies