Survivors of sexual assault and incest have sued the Federal Government of Nigeria for allegedly violating their constitutional and human rights after enduring sexual violence that led to unwanted pregnancies.
Through their legal representatives, the survivors filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, challenging the government’s failure to provide comprehensive medical care as guaranteed under Nigerian and international law.
They were represented by a team of senior human rights lawyers, including a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof.
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