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Title:Democracy and human rights in Nigeria's fourth republic
Author:Umukoro, Nathaniel
Year:2012
Periodical:Ibadan journal of the social sciences (ISSN 1597-5207)
Volume:10
Issue:1
Pages:31-39
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:offences against human rights
political conditions
Abstract:The long period of military rule in Nigeria was characterized by a lack of respect for the human rights of citizens. The reinstatement of democracy in 1999 was viewed as a milestone in Nigeria's stride towards respect for human rights. Unfortunately, democracy as it is practiced in Nigeria has not improved respect for human rights. This brings forward the question: why has human rights violation persisted in Nigeria in spite of democratic rule? This paper identifies three reasons why human rights violations persist in the fourth republic. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract]
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