Nigeria Charges 76 Protesters, Including Minors, with Treason

The arrests follow August demonstrations against economic hardship, drawing criticism over the treatment of minors in detention.

The Nigerian government has charged 76 individuals, including 30 minors, with treason and inciting a military coup following protests in August.
Demonstrations erupted across major cities over economic reforms that have led to high inflation and increased hardship for ordinary Nigerians.
Human rights groups and activists have condemned the detention and trial of minors, some of whom collapsed in court due to exhaustion.
The protests resulted in clashes with security forces, with conflicting reports on the number of deaths ranging from 7 to 23.
The defendants have been granted bail, but the stringent conditions and potential for severe penalties, including the death sentence, have sparked outrage.