The UK Government will continue to work with the Nigerian Government and international and civil society partners to support justice, accountability and a more responsive policing model in Nigeria. We will continue to push for the Nigerian security services to uphold human rights and the rule of law, investigate all incidents of brutality, illegal detentions and use of excessive force, and hold those responsible to account.
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On Thursday, the UK Government and Parliament, to the #ENDSARS petition by some Nigerians against the Federal government. The petition seeks to implement sanctions against the Nigerian Government and officials, over abuse of power by the operatives of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, and the alleged shooting at protestors calling for SARS disbandment, with about 219,702 signatures. Coming from the office of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development, “The UK Government is deeply concerned by violence during recent protests in Nigeria, which tragically claimed lives. Our thoughts are with the families of all those affected.
The Government established the Global Human Rights sanctions regime on the 6th of July by laying regulations in Parliament under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
In a statement to Parliament, the Foreign Secretary set out in full the scope of the UK’s new Global Human Rights sanctions regime. He announced the first tranche of designations, as well as the Government’s approach to future designations.
This sanctions regime will give the UK a powerful new tool to hold to account those involved in serious human rights violations or abuses. The sanctions regime is not intended to target individual countries. It will allow for sanctions to be imposed on individuals and entities involved in serious human rights violations or abuses around the world.
We will continue to consider potential designations under the Global Human Rights sanctions regime. It is the longstanding practice not to speculate on future sanctions designations as to do so could reduce the impact of the designations. The UK Government will keep all evidence and potential listings under close review." Sorosoke News
#ENDSARS petition against FG, UK responds
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