Nigeria Releases Minors Facing Death Penalty Over Protest Charges

President Tinubu orders the immediate release of 29 children charged with treason following August protests against economic hardship.

President Bola Tinubu has directed the release of minors detained during August protests, dropping treason charges against them.
The minors, aged 14 to 17, were among 76 people charged with treason and inciting a military coup after participating in protests.
The protests were sparked by Nigeria's severe cost-of-living crisis, leading to public outrage over the children's arrest and treatment.
Amnesty International reports that at least 22 people died during the demonstrations due to clashes with security forces.
Human rights groups have criticized the arrests, highlighting flaws in Nigeria's criminal justice system, particularly regarding minors.