Human Rights
4 LAS News stories tagged “Human Rights”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
US revokes more than 300,000 visas in second Trump term, prompting rights‑group criticism
The State Department says the Trump administration has cancelled over 300,000 visas since January 2025, a pace it describes as unprecedented. Advocates argue the crackdown threatens due process and targets minority communities.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 16:45 WAT · 4 sources
Nigeria police detain anti‑Tinubu activists and restrict protest venue in the north
Police in Borno arrested five men for wearing shirts demanding President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, charging them with conspiracy and public disorder, while authorities in Kano later barred a related meeting, sparking debate over dissent limits.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 18:16 WAT · 1 source
CAN President Calls for Hope and Accountability as Nigeria Marks 50‑Year Milestone
Archbishop Daniel Okoh, head of the Christian Association of Nigeria, used the organisation's 50th‑anniversary service to affirm that the country can overcome its challenges, while urging the Church to act as a responsible watchdog for vulnerable citizens and government performance.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 16:16 WAT · 2 sources
US defence secretary’s proposed execution livestream sparks ethical and psychological concerns
Pete Hegseth’s plan to broadcast the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan has attracted condemnation from human‑rights organisations and politicians, while experts say the event would likely draw large audiences but could cause serious mental‑health harm.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:25 WAT · 2 sources