{
  "id": 14883777,
  "title": "Nigeria warns against abuse of universal jurisdiction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/nigeria-warns-against-abuse-of-universal-jurisdiction-14883777",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T06:14:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigeria-warns-against-abuse-of-universal-jurisdiction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Nigeria has cautioned against the selective application of universal jurisdiction, urging the United Nations to establish safeguards to prevent powerful countries from exploiting international criminal justice mechanisms. During the UN General Assembly’s Sixth Committee meeting, Nigeria's delegation warned that such practices undermine the legitimacy of international criminal justice and weaken confidence in cooperation between sovereign states. To prevent abuse while preserving accountability for serious international crimes, Nigeria proposed several conditions, including restricting universal jurisdiction to the gravest crimes whose international character is clearly established by treaties or customary international law, and requiring prior consultation with the country directly connected to the alleged offence.",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Nigeria warns against abuse of universal jurisdiction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/nigeria-warns-against-abuse-of-universal-jurisdiction",
        "published": "2026-10-16T06:08:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}