The Nigerian government is facing immense criticism over the re-arrest and detention of investigative journalist and activist Omoyele Sowore on treason charges.
Sowore and activist Olawale Bakare were arrested by the Department of State Security Services in August for organizing a nationwide protest against President Muhammadu Buhari's government.The journalist, who has been charged with treasonable felony, was released a day before his court hearing last week. However, DSS officials stormed the court premises and re-arrested him, sparking nationwide outrage and international criticism against the government.US Sen.
— Amnesty Int. Nigeria December 9, 2019 CNN has reached out to a presidential spokesman for comment but did not immediately receive a response.Sowore, an activist turned politician, ran against Buhari in the February elections and has often criticized government policies in the West Africa nation.His case has been adjourned until February 11, according to his lawyer.
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