Nigeria Drops Treason Charges Against Minors, Frees Protesters

Nigeria has dropped treason charges against over 30 children who were detained for participating in anti-government protests in August, following public outrage over their treatment and prolonged detention. President Bola Tinubu ordered their release and called for an investigation into the officials involved. The move came after footage of the minors collapsing in court due to malnourishment went viral, sparking criticism from rights organizations like Amnesty International, which condemned the detention as a severe suppression of freedom of assembly.