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Nigeria: 36 CSOs Accuse Government of Internet Disruption amidst #EndBadGovernance Protests

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August 2, 2024
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#EndBadGovernance Protest and alleged Internet Disruption in Nigeria

#EndBadGovernance Protest and alleged Internet Disruption in Nigeria

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A coalition, comprising thirty-six Civil Society Organisations, have accused the government of Nigeria of disrupting the internet amidst #EndBadGovernance protests, Techeconomy can report.

#EndBadGovernance protests erupted in several States across the country on the 1st of August, 2024. However, the CSOs accused the government of ‘intentional disruption’ of access to the internet.

The CSOs Statement over #EndBadGovernance protests, read:

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“We, the undersigned organisations, in the strongest terms possible, condemn the intentional disruption of access to the internet in Nigeria following protests that erupted in several states across the country on the 1st of August, 2024.

“This action constitutes an unacceptable breach of established norms and standards under regional and international human rights instruments to which Nigeria is a State party and must be halted forthwith.

“A joint reading of investigative reports by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism fij.ng, Peoples Gazette, and individual measurements by netizens using internet measurement tools have revealed throttling of internet speed nationwide, aimed at slowing down information dissemination.

“The weaponization of Internet disruptions and blocking or shutdowns during political unrest only exacerbates the underlying concerns of citizens. These shutdowns go against Chapter four of Nigeria’s Constitution that assures its citizens of their rights to freedom of conscience, expression,  assembly and association.

“Article 9(1) of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights guarantees access to information as the right to receive information, a principle also upheld by Article 19(2) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

“Furthermore, disruptions create significant obstacles that damage free flow of information, which may in turn erode trust and increase the likelihood of hostilities and violence.

“Shutdowns also disrupt financial transactions, commerce, industry, labour markets and essential service delivery platforms.

“The government must note that the majority of its citizens are currently at home and need digital platforms to work and communicate. Disruptions such as this can lead to further apprehension and heating up of the polity.

“In a suit filed to challenge the Twitter ban by the Nigerian government in June 2021, the ECOWAS Court declared that Nigeria’s seven-month Twitter ban was unlawful.

“The Court held that it violated the freedom of expression of people in Nigeria and  required the government to take steps to ensure it does not repeat similar acts of censorship in the future.

“As spelt out by Principle 37 of the Declaration of Principles On Freedom Of Expression And Access To Information In Africa, states must facilitate the rights to freedom of expression and access to information online and the means necessary to exercise these rights. They must also recognize that universal, equitable, affordable and meaningful access to the internet is necessary for the realisation of freedom of expression, access to information and the exercise of other human rights. Further to this Principle 38(2) provides that ‘States shall not engage in or condone any disruption of access to the internet and other digital technologies for segments of the public or an entire population.’ The government also failed to acknowledge or provide an explanation for the measures, including their legal basis and underlying grounds.

“Furthermore, the Coalition calls on the government of Nigeria to adhere to the objective of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance under Article 2(10) to promote the establishment of necessary conditions to foster citizen participation, transparency, access to information, freedom of the press and accountability in the management of public affairs. An open internet will ensure this compliance and the promotion of human rights under Article 4  of the Charter.

“At uncertain times such as this, it is important to keep all communication channels open without disrupting and impacting quality of access. This is necessary to ensure citizens are able to communicate seamlessly and access accurate information about the state of things.

“We call on relevant agencies of the government to respect citizens’ rights and immediately cease further disruptions of network services and attempts at future network shutdowns.

Signed by;

  1. Accountability Lab Nigeria
  2. Africa Cybersecurity Alliance
  3. Africa Media and Information Technology Initiative (AfriMITI)
  4. African Academic Network on Internet Policy (AANOIP.ORG)
  5. African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL)
  6. Afroleadership Cameroon 
  7. BONews Service
  8. Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative
  9. Bridges and Hands Foundation 
  10. Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID)
  11. Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations (CEHRO Ethiopia)
  12. Digicivic Initiative
  13. Digital Grassroots (DIGRA)
  14. E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA)
  15. Equip Africa Integrated Development Initiative 
  16. FactCheck Africa Initiative
  17. Farnnel Women Foundation.
  18. Global Rights
  19. Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria 
  20. Institutional and sustainable Development Foundation (ISDF) 
  21. Jonction,senegal
  22. KnowledgeHouseAfrica (KHA)
  23. Media and Information Literacy & Intercultural Dialogue Foundation (MILID) 
  24. Media Career Development Network
  25. Media Rights Agenda (MRA)
  26. National Roundtable on Business and Human Rights
  27. Paradigm Initiative
  28. Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC)
  29. TechHerNG
  30. Techsocietal
  31. The Abuja School of School and Political Thought 
  32. The African Internet Rights Alliance (AIRA)
  33. Webfala Digital Skills for all Initiative
  34. West Africa ICT Action Network 
  35. West African Digital Rights Defenders coalition 
  36. World Impact Development Foundation (WIDEF)

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