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Deadly crackdowns on non-violent protests and journalists affecting Nigeria's image - - Edoman - 11-28-2019 Deadly crackdowns on non-violent protests and journalists affecting Nigeria's image - US lawmakers write Nigerian government ![]() New Jersey's Senator Robert Menedez and Josh Gotheimer, a member of congress have written the Nigerian government over reports of the country's security services assaulting and detaining journalists, using excessive force on non-violent protesters and taking other actions that inhibit freedom of expression. In the letter dated November 25 and addressed to Sylvanus Nsofor who is Nigeria’s ambassador to the US, the US lawmakers expressed strong concern about closing media and civic space in Nigeria which according to them is affecting the image of the West-African country. They further affirmed that Nigeria should be a shining to other African countries as it plays a critical role in preserving peace and stability in the continent. Quote:“We write to express strong concern about closing media and civic space in Nigeria,” the letter read. |