Citizens Security Relations (CSR)

Welcome to Robinson International Energy Limited

Slide 3

Citizens Security Relations (CSR) in Africa

Slide 1

Slide 2

Slide 3

REPORT LAUNCH

On October 24, 2024, the NULAI Nigeria Citizens-Security Relations in West Africa Research Report was reviewed, validated and launched by the Chairperson of the African Commission on Human & Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), Hon. Rémy Ngoy Lumbu at a Stakeholders Dialogue on the sidelines of the Commission’s 81st session in Banjul, The Gambia.

FOR ENQUIRY

You can reach out to us via email: nulainigeria@nulai.org
Phone call on +234 9290 0609

About Citizens Security Relations

Project Summary

The Network of University Legal Aid Institutions (NULAI) Nigeria carried out a major two-year research programme on citizen and security relations in West and Central Africa. This programme explored the interactions among citizens, civil society groups, and security forces, with a particular focus on the conduct of security forces during citizen-led demonstrations. The study concentrated on Chad, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, and Senegal, utilizing a mixed-methods approach.

The dynamic interplay between state security forces, civil and political movements, demonstrations, and challenges to authority is vital in the current African landscape. This issue gains importance given the diverse levels of political development and civil rights respect across the continent. The 21st-century media environment has further heightened citizen awareness of global events and activism. As several West African nations confront or prepare for critical and tense elections or manage delicate transitions where civil rights and political freedoms are at risk, now is a crucial time to evaluate the relationship between the region’s citizens and security forces.

NULAI Nigeria is a non profit promoting human rights and rule of law…read more

Key findings from the programme’s survey data on how West Africans view their relationship with security forces indicate that 43% of respondents generally hold negative perceptions of security forces, with the police and internal security being viewed most unfavourably by 49.2% and 37.9% of respondents, respectively. Contrastingly, the military tends to receive more positive perceptions, except in heavily militarized nations like Chad and Guinea Bissau, where negative views are consistent across all security agencies

Funded By:

This research is funded by the US Department of State, Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) (LOGO)

The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

Citizens Security Relations (CSR). Designed by Bariansystems