Attacks on opposition: SERAP seeks ICC probe of election-related violence

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to “promptly seek authorisation from the ICC Chamber to commence an investigation into the situation in Nigeria in relation to the growing cases of pre-election violence, which if not addressed may escalate and lead to post-election violence in the country.”

The petition dated 11 February, 2023 was sent to Mr Karim Khan, QC, Prosecutor, ICC.

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