Tag: Shiites

The U.S. mission issued the alert on Friday ahead of ‘expected’ protest by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria.

At least eight cars were also destroyed by the protesters.

The Shiites demand the release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who has been detained by the government since December 2015.

The Shiite protesters are demanding the release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

The Shiites stormed the main entrance of the legislative complex on Wednesday afternoon.

The presidential candidate breaks his silence on the frequent clampdown on Shiites by Nigerian security forces on Wednesday night.

The sect vows to continue its demand for the release of Mr El-Zakzaky.

"We urge Government of Nigeria authorities to conduct a thorough investigation."

The police earlier confirmed arrest of about 400 Shiites.

At least 21 Shiites were killed after soldiers opened fire on protesters on Monday evening.

The police says the suspects were arrested in connection with violent protest in the federal capital territory.

Processions by the group have been bloody in Abuja, with at least nine shot dead by soldiers.

A witness says at least 16 bodies were clustered on the main road and inner streets Karu, a major suburb ...

Iran stepped up security in border areas after five gunmen killed 25 people at a military parade in the southwest ...

 Mr El-Zakzaky has remained in detention since he was arrested in December 2015, following a clampdown on his members by ...

Shiites protested on Thursday, but the police deployed to prevent the protest from turning violent.

Friday’s protest was violence free.

The Kaduna government says it will appeal the ruling.

Shiite protests in the past have resulted in clashes between them and the police.

The Shiites were protesting the arraignment and continued detention of their leader.

Two police officers were critically injured during the group’s protest on Monday

The group says it cannot discharge protective functions concerning the IMN controversy due to patriotic concerns.

There have been repeated clashes between the police and members of the IMN.

The protests, which started peacefully on Monday and Tuesday turned violent after police forcefully dispersed the protesters.

It describes the arrest of 115 protesters as a worrying sign that the repression of IMN members is set to ...