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Nigeria Election Violence Tracker | Situation Summary: 13 December 2022-15 January 2023

2023 began with a new round of violent events that have led the chairman of Nigeria’s INEC to raise concerns – later denied – over a possible postponement of the elections. Among the reported incidents were attacks against INEC offices and staff, assassinations of candidates, and violent incidents between party supporters. Details

Nigeria Election Violence Tracker | Situation Summary: 28 November-12 December 2022

With the general election approaching, two major issues have dominated the news cycle during the first half of December. First, the increase in attacks on facilities run by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria’s election management body. These attacks have raised concerns about the safety of electoral officials, as well as the feasibility of holding elections across the country. Second, the electoral campaign has further polarized the media environment, with attacks against allegedly partisan outlets. Details