The fourth quarter of 2023 recorded thirty-nine (39) incidents of freedom of expression violations. The figure is eight per cent (8%) higher than that of the preceding quarter (July-September 2023) which stood at 36. Unfortunately, most of the violations reported had not been redressed in any way at the time of compiling this report.
Nigeria recorded twelve (12) violations, the highest number of violations during the quarter. Guinea followed with seven (7) violations, while Mali and Ghana recorded five (5) and four (4) violations respectively. Senegal and Sierra Leone recorded three (3) violations each. Burkina Faso and The Gambia each recorded two (2) violations, while Togo recorded one (1) violation.
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