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Acknowledgments

This report was written and researched by Chris Albin-Lackey, senior researcher in the Africa Division of Human Rights Watch. It was reviewed and edited by Corinne Dufka, senior researcher and West Africa regional director in the Africa Division; James Ross, legal and policy director of Human Rights Watch; and Ian Gorvin, senior program officer of Human Rights Watch. Andrea Holley, publications director of Human Rights Watch; Anna Lopriore, photo editor of Human Rights Watch; and Grace Choi, publications specialist of Human Rights Watch provided assistance with report design and publication. Fitzroy Hepkins, mail manager, made possible the production of the report.

Human Rights Watch wishes to thank the many individuals who came forward to offer the witness statements and additional information that made this report possible.

We also wish to thank the organizations and individuals throughout Nigeria who offered their assistance in facilitating this research and helping to review sections of the draft report. Their names have been withheld to avoid any possibility of reprisal.

Human Rights Watch wishes to thank the John D. and Catharine T. MacArthur Foundation for funding its work in Nigeria.