Nigeria: Freedom in the World 2022 Report
Democracy and Freedom Overview
Introduction
The Freedom in the World 2022 report ranks Nigeria as "Partly Free", with a score of 42 out of 100. This score represents a slight decline from the previous year's score of 43. The report highlights key issues facing Nigeria, including armed conflict, human rights violations, and press freedom.
Armed Conflict and Human Rights
The report notes that thousands of civilians have been killed, injured, or displaced due to the ongoing armed conflict in Nigeria. The conflict has also led to human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detention, and torture.
Press Freedom
While Nigeria's constitution provides for freedom of the press, the report highlights concerns about press freedom. Journalists have faced harassment and intimidation, and the government has cracked down on critical media outlets. In 2022, Nigeria's press freedom ranking dropped nine places to 129th out of 180 countries.
Recommendations
The Freedom in the World report recommends several steps to improve the state of democracy and freedom in Nigeria. These include:
- End the armed conflict and address its root causes
- Stop human rights violations and ensure accountability
- Protect press freedom and allow for critical voices
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