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Activists like you took a stand. Now, Moses will walk free. | ||||||
Dear Luc, Over the last year, more than 500,000 activists like you have taken a stand in support of Moses Akatugba, who was imprisoned in Nigeria at 16 years old, tortured, and later sentenced to death on suspicion of armed robbery — a crime he says he didn't commit. Yesterday, Amnesty activists put renewed pressure on Emmanuel Uduaghan, the governor of Delta State, to free Moses before the governor's term ends today. We learned yesterday afternoon that Moses was granted a full pardon. In addition to pardoning Moses, Governor Uduaghan also commuted the death sentences of three others. It's truly only with the voices of activists like you that incredible victories like this can be achieved. Moses has been imprisoned for ten long years. Last year, he told Amnesty the following: "The pain I went through in the hands of the officers was unimaginable. In my whole life, I have never been subjected to such inhuman treatment... I sincerely hope the authorities will listen to the voice of Amnesty International. I want Amnesty International to help save my life." Activists took a stand, and now, Moses will walk free. Three others will not face death sentences in Nigeria. Together, we've taken steps to elevate cases like Moses's — cases that often go unresolved and uninvestigated — and are making strides to #StopTorture in Nigeria and throughout the world. I can't wait to see what our collective power does next. With hope and sincere thanks, Adotei Akwei Managing Director of Government Relations Amnesty International USA | ||||||
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