BREAKING NEWS | The Chinese government leads the harshest crackdown on Human Rights in decades

September 8, 2016
September 8, 2016
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The Chinese government has been on an aggressive pursuit to oppress human rights lawyers more than ever before. The latest crackdown was over 300 lawyers and activists who have been swept into police custody facing detention, abuse, and interrogation. Learn more:  http://ow.ly/YakF3041vtA

History of Violence

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is a terrorist organization that emerged in 2016 after splitting from Boko Haram. It is affiliated with ISIS and operates primarily in Nigeria and the surrounding region, targeting both civilians and military forces.

ISWAP has been responsible for numerous attacks, including assaults on Christian communities, kidnappings, and executions, as part of its broader jihadist agenda.

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Persecution

These violent actions contribute to ongoing instability in northern Nigeria, where religious and ethnic tensions remain high.

The international community, including the United Nations and several governments, has condemned ISWAP’s attacks, recognizing them as acts of terrorism.

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