December 2024 Media Analysis: Alarming Trends in Attacks on the Press and Activists
The December 2024 media analysis reveals concerning patterns in the treatment of the press and activists in Nigeria. Of the stories analysed during this period, 57% (4 out of 7) highlighted attacks on the media and an activist, while 43% (3 stories) focused on judicial actions.
Key Findings
- Nature of Attacks: Four cases of attacks were recorded, with 50% involving arrests or detentions. The remaining incidents were evenly split between harassment and assault.
- Perpetrators: Security agencies featured as the primary actors in 57% of the reports and were responsible for all recorded attacks. The government accounted for 43% of the analysed issues.
- Victims: The media bore the brunt of these attacks, accounting for 75% (3 cases), while activist lawyer Dele Farotimi was targeted in the remaining 25% (1 case).
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