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Mubarak Was Not Charged with Blasphemy
Mubarak Bala is widely reported as being found guilty of blasphemy. He was not. Full details here.
Mubarak Bala Sentenced to 24 Years
Some days come and go leaving a fading shadow in our minds. Other days, hit us like a jackhammer and leave a deep impression that
Yahaya Sharif-Aminu’s 2nd Blasphemy Appeal in Court Today
Today, FRF lawyers appeared at the Federal Court of Appeal, Kano Division, Nigeria acting on behalf of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu. A Kano Shariah Court sentenced Yahaya to
Blasphemy laws
Blasphemy laws are an anachronism that violate fundamental human rights, encourage intolerance and promote violence. They have no place in modern society.
Mubarak Bala: Direct appeal to President Buhari
In an open-letter, we asked President Buhari to intervene in the case of Mubarak Bala who has been detained for 517 days without charge.
Mubarak Bala illegally imprisoned
One year ago today Mubarak Bala was arrested in Northern Nigeria because of a Facebook post. He has been detained without charges and without trial.
Umar Farouk Starts New Life
Umar Farouk Safe at Last As previously reported, on January 25, our lawyers collected Umar Farouk from a courtroom in Kano after a judge set