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Amnesty International has welcomed the planned probe of the Nigerian military by the International Criminal Court (ICC).<\/div>\n
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In a statement issued on Friday by the Media Manager, Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, AI said the investigations into the atrocities carried out by the security forces was long overdue.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe International Criminal Court (ICC) must immediately open a full investigation into atrocities committed during the conflict in Northeast Nigeria, Amnesty International said today, as a milestone decision brought its longstanding call for justice for victims\u2019 one step closer,\u201d the statement partly read.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter years of calling on the ICC Prosecutor to open a full investigation, this is the first meaningful step towards justice that we have seen for victims of atrocious crimes committed by all parties to the conflict in Northeast Nigeria,\u201d said Netsanet Belay, Amnesty International\u2019s Director of Research and Advocacy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an important milestone, but it must be followed with immediate action to open a full investigation. For the victims of war crimes and potential crimes against humanity to see justice, it\u2019s crucial that the Prosecutor swiftly begin an effective and well-resourced investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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