Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-03 22:30:15 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 0C5F6DBE818F19034D60EAB2999A8C25ECC6F09C134E12CC4F951025D0505FC9
Participant Details
Original Note:
Despite there being pockets of violence by rioters in some northern states, none of the protesters have been violent. The Abuja police force have opened live ammunition fire and shot teargas at protesters unprovoked as well as politically backed thugs targeting protesters https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/720575-breaking-endbadgovernanceinnigeria-sss-police-shoot-at-peaceful-protesters-journalists-in-abuja.html https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/03/breaking-thugs-backed-ogun-government-attack-peaceful-protesters-sango-despite-police
All Note Details