This joint submission addresses the state of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of opinion and expression in Nigeria. In particular, it presents an overview of the country’s domestic legal framework and draws attention to specific concerns related to the criminalization of blasphemy. Additionally, the report examines the rise in acts of terrorism and mob violence against Christians and religious minorities, including Muslim minorities, and the related climate of impunity over the reporting period.
JSTMP16_UPR45_NGA_E_MainNIGERIA Submission to the 45th Session of the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review Working Group
