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Falana tasks FG to sue S-Africa over killings of Nigerians
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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called on the Federal Government to take legal action against South Africa over the alleged killings and abuse of Nigerians in the country.
The call follows the reported assassination of Nigerian cleric Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle in Johannesburg on September 4.
- Coverage on "Falana tasks FG to sue S-Africa over killings of Nigerians" is currently concentrated in center-aligned outlets with primary documentation.
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Key Takeaways
- FG should sue South Africa over killings of Nigerians
- Femi Falana tasks FG to sue South Africa
- Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle was shot dead in Johannesburg
- FG urged to move beyond diplomatic condemnations
- Falana wants legal proceedings against South Africa
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Falana tasks FG to sue S-Africa over killings of Nigerians
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LAGOS—HUMAN rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, yesterday, tasked the Federal Government to move beyond diplomatic condemnations and institute legal proceedings against South Africa over the alleged killings and abuse of Nigerians in the country.Falana’s call follows the reported assassination of a Nigerian cleric, Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle, in Johannesburg on September 4.According to Falana, the […]
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Expected Outcomes
- Possible legal action against South Africa
Why It Matters
Protection of Nigerian citizens' rights abroad
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