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FG urges India to protect Nigerians in detention centres

The Federal Government has called on India to ensure the welfare, dignity and protection of the fundamental human rights of Nigerians held in custodial centres across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-urges-india-to-protect-nigerians-in-detention-centres/

FG urges India to protect Nigerians in detention centres

The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged India to ensure the welfare, dignity and protection of fundamental human rights for Nigerians held in detention centres across the country. This call was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, during a meeting with a joint high-level delegation of the National Human Rights Commissions of Nigeria and India.

The minister expressed concern over the treatment of Nigerians in Indian custodial centres and called for appropriate attention to their welfare and human rights.

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