The US-Nigerian Military Cooperation: US Africom As A Mentor For Nigeria's Military Efforts At Promoting Respect For Human Rights

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Abstract:

The Nigerian military performs police duties whenever internal security crises escalate beyond the capabilities of the Nigerian police and this brings it in frequent contact with the civil populace, and this results in incessant allegations of human rights abuses. The effort Nigerian military leadership at stemming this trend has not yielded the desired outcome, and human rights organizations continue to publish reports of human rights violation against Nigeria military.

Author(s):
Imam, Mohammed A
Author Organization(s):
Air Command and Staff College, Air University Maxwell Air Force Base United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0015

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8.2.5_Strengthen Global Defense Posture; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Space; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
military forces (united states), military forces (foreign), cooperation, international relations, counterterrorism, international law, department of defense, military personnel, military planning, military training, logistics support, HUMAN RIGHTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
US NIGERIAN MILITARY COOPERATION
Report Date:
2016 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2017 Jul 21