Israeli MP Calls for UN Action on Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Afef Abbed, a member of the Knesset in Israel, has called on the United Nations to implement the recommendations made by the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention concerning Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is serving a life sentence in Nigeria. In a letter dated September 1, 2026, addressed to the UN Secretary-General, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group, Abbed emphasized the need for a resolution that respects the rule of law and fundamental human rights.
He specifically referenced Opinion No. 25/2022, which concluded that Kanu's detention was arbitrary and recommended his release along with compensation. Abbed urged the UN to seek an update from the Nigerian government regarding actions taken in response to the Working Group's findings and to ensure that all legal proceedings involving Kanu adhere to international human rights standards.
The Working Group had previously called for an investigation into Kanu's arrest in Kenya and subsequent transfer to Nigeria.
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