@article{ref1,
title="Anti-terrorism and protection of human rights in Nigeria",
journal="Kampala International University journal of humanities",
year="2020",
author="Joshua, Samson Ayobami",
volume="5",
number="1",
pages="205-209",
abstract="he Northern Region- particularly the north east of Nigeria has been under the siege of fundamentalist jihadist sect, otherwise known as Boko Haram since 2009 till date. The entire region has become a theatre of genocide, bloodshed and insecurity. This study attempts to evaluate this obvious challenge to security of lives and property of individual victims vis-à-vis the existing laws enacted to protect the victims. The approach of this study is premised on the argument that terrorism ordinarily amounts to a crime against human rights; and an infraction on fundamental freedoms of individuals by stigmatizing, delegitimizing and dehumanizing the victims. Though, the Nigerian government has responded to the menace of terrorism by enacting anti-terrorism laws, yet these laws have attracted severe criticisms. This study is founded on both primary and secondary data to give it a practical outlook. Consequently, the study discovered that application of some provisions of anti-terrorism laws negatively impact on the promotion and protection of human rights guaranteed under the 1999 Constitution. The study advocates measures to stem the tide of human rights abuse.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2415-0843",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}