Nigeria Charges Ten Protesters with Treason

In Nigeria, ten individuals, including a British citizen, have been charged with treason and conspiracy to incite military mutiny in connection with the recent #EndBadGovernance protests against rising living costs. These protests, which led to at least 13 deaths due to a security crackdown, aimed to address widespread dissatisfaction with government policies under President Bola Tinubu. The accused pleaded not guilty to charges that include attempting to overthrow the government, inciting military action, and vandalism of public property. Amnesty International has condemned the charges as fabricated and is calling for the unconditional release of the protesters, who face severe penalties if convicted. The case is set to be reviewed by the Federal High Court on September 11, with defense lawyers seeking bail for their clients. The protests reflect growing frustration among Nigerians over economic hardships attributed to government reforms leading to inflation and increased costs.