Zakzaky news
I'm assuming you're referring to Ibrahim Zakzaky, a Nigerian Islamic cleric and leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). Here are some recent news updates about him:
Recent Developments:
- Detention and Health Concerns: Zakzaky has been in detention since 2015, after a violent crackdown on his followers by the Nigerian military. He has been suffering from poor health, including eye problems and a paralyzed arm, and has been denied medical treatment.
- Court Ruling: In January 2022, a Nigerian court ruled that Zakzaky's detention was unlawful and ordered his release. However, the government has appealed the ruling, and Zakzaky remains in detention.
- Protests and Demonstrations: IMN supporters have been holding regular protests and demonstrations in Nigeria and abroad, demanding Zakzaky's release and calling for an end to the government's persecution of the group.
- International Pressure: Human rights organizations and international bodies, such as Amnesty International and the United Nations, have called for Zakzaky's release and an end to the government's crackdown on the IMN.
Recent News Articles:
- "Nigeria: Court orders release of detained cleric Zakzaky" (Al Jazeera, January 2022)
- "Zakzaky's health deteriorates in detention, says IMN" (Premium Times, February 2022)
- "Nigeria: Government appeals court ruling on Zakzaky's release" (BBC News, February 2022)
- "IMN protests Zakzaky's detention, demands his release" (The Guardian Nigeria, March 2022)
Background:
Ibrahim Zakzaky is a Nigerian Islamic cleric and leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a Shia Muslim organization. He has been a vocal critic of the Nigerian government and has called for the establishment of an Islamic state in Nigeria. In 2015, the Nigerian military launched a crackdown on the IMN, killing hundreds of his followers and arresting many others, including Zakzaky. He has been in detention since then, despite repeated calls for his release from human rights organizations and international bodies.