The NGO recorded 710 victims in that month down from 747 in February, in addition to injuries, and violations of human rights. The most affected region is West Africa with 339 victims (47.7 percent), while the least harmed is North Africa with 35 (4.9 percent). The country that had the highest number of terrorism victims last month is Nigeria, as Boko Haram and the Islamic Sate launched attacks that killed 159 individuals. Head of Maat for Peace, Development and Human Rights Ayman Aqil stated that the spread of terror groups on the continent has an indirect influence on human rights in Africa. The rightist recommended that international and regional bodies appoint special envoys on security, violence and terrorism in Africa.


Source:   Egypt Today
April 13, 2022 12:00 UTC