News: Boko Haram: 600 Killed In Two Months- Amnesty International

Amnesty International said Monday that it was alarmed by the increase in attacks by unknown gunmen on people in North-East Nigeria and called on the government to take effective measures to protect the people and prevent further human rights abuses.
“Since the beginning of this year the attacks have intensified. Over 600 people have been killed by gunmen, often suspected to be Boko Haram,” said Makmid Kamara, Nigeria researcher for Amnesty International.
“The Nigerian government’s continued failure to protect ordinary people from attacks and unlawful killings is shocking. The authorities have an obligation to protect people’s lives and property under all circumstances. All armed groups operating in northern Nigeria must immediately stop these horrific attacks”
Amnesty International called on the Nigerian authorities to provide better protection for schools and ensure that all attacks are properly investigated and suspected perpetrators brought to justice in a fair trial without recourse to the death penalty.