Protesters in Nigeria Face Treason Charges Amid Economic Crisis

Ten protesters in Nigeria face the death penalty after being charged with treason during demonstrations against an economic crisis. The case has raised concerns over human rights abuses under President Bola Tinubu's government. Amnesty International has called for the charges to be dropped.

At least ten protesters in Nigeria are facing a possible death penalty after being charged with treason due to their involvement in recent demonstrations addressing the country's severe economic crisis.

The protesters, arraigned in Abuja, were accused of attempting to destabilize the nation and intimidate the president. They have pleaded not guilty and are set to remain in prison until their bail hearing scheduled for September 11th.

A British citizen, Andrew Wynne, named among suspects still at large, was accused by Nigeria's police spokesman of collaborating with the protesters as a foreign mercenary and plotting to topple the government. No evidence was provided to support these claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)