Nigeria Human Rights Commission Finds No Evidence of Military's Secret Abortions

An 18-month investigation concludes the Nigerian military did not conduct a systematic abortion program, challenging previous Reuters reports.

The Nigeria Human Rights Commission's investigation found no proof of a secret abortion program by the military in the northeast.
The commission's findings contradict December 2022 Reuters reports alleging the military terminated at least 10,000 pregnancies.
The investigation involved 199 witness interviews, including military personnel and women freed from Boko Haram captivity.
Reuters stands by its original reporting, citing independence and adherence to its trust principles despite not appearing before the panel.
The commission acknowledged challenges, such as limited access to military records, but found no evidence of forced abortions in military or civilian facilities.