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Rights group calls for release of minors charged over Nigeria protests

Frustration over the cost-of-living crisis has led to several mass protests across Nigeria resulting in a deadly government crackdown. [File: Francis Kokoroko/Reuters]

The Nigerian government is facing increasing pressure to drop charges against dozens of minors amid an uproar over detention conditions since they were arrested over their alleged participation in protests against the high cost of living.

A total of 76 people, including 30 children, were arraigned on Friday and charged with 10 felony counts, including treason, destruction of property, public disturbance and mutiny.

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