February 15, 2010
The Dutch government has reacted with disgust at media reports about summary executions which took place in the Nigerian city of Jos last month. Hundreds of people were killed in rioting last month between different religious groups in the city. Nigerian soldiers or police are believed to be behind the killings.
The Dutch government has reacted with disgust at media reports about summary executions which took place in the Nigerian city of Jos last month. Hundreds of people were killed in rioting last month between different religious groups in the city. Nigerian soldiers or police are believed to be behind the killings.The reaction of the Dutch minister followed the publication of video footage by Sahara Reporters, showing armed men wearing military clothing putting a civilian face-down on the ground. He is shot several times. Next to him lay several more bodies.
A spokesperson of Sahara Reporters confirmed to Radio Netherlands that the footage was recorded during the eruption of violence in Jos.
Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen says,
"I am disgusted by the images of summary executions which according to Radio Netherlands Worldwide were carried out by Nigerian soldiers and police in the north Nigerian city of Jos. I have asked the Dutch embassy in Nigeria to investigate the exact circumstances of the incidents.'
Last week, a Nigerian rights group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the allegations of the unlawful killing of at least 326 people during the clashes.
ICC has acknowledged the communication with the rights group and is considering legal action.
SOURCE: http://www.rnw.nl/africa/article/netherlands-disgusted-summary-executions-nigeria
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