Amnesty International Condemns ‘Daily Bloodshed’ In Southeast

Amnesty International, Tuesday, decried the increasing violence in the southeast parts of the country.

The human rights group expressed worries over incessant destruction of property and lives, especially in the aftermath of the sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra.

Its statement made available to THE WHISTLER read that, “Amnesty International condemns increasing violence across southeast states that is endangering lives. We condemn assassinations and attacks on government and personal property.

“We note with grave concern wanton killing of civilians and security personnel. Daily bloodshed in Anambra and Imo states must stop and those behind the attacks brought to justice.

“Violent implementation of the sit-at-home imposed by IPOB must stop. Attacking people or their places of business in the name of imposing sit-a-home order is a gross human rights abuse and those behind it must be brought to justice through fair trial.

“We urge the Nigerian authorities to investigate ongoing violence and ensure that all those found to be responsible face justice.”

Our correspondent reports that every Monday in the southeast portends danger as lives and property have been destroyed in those days.

Although IPOB has denied involvement, it is yet to be ascertained who is behind those attacks. The perpetrators are often tagged ‘the unknown gunmen’.