(217) 31. Atheist Republic Newsletter: New Low: The Woman Jailed for Merely Condemning a Blasphemy Lynching

 


Rhoda Ya’u Jatau, a Christian mother of five and healthcare administrator in Bauchi, Nigeria, faces legal repercussions for sharing a WhatsApp message condemning the lynching of Deborah Yakubu, a Christian student killed over alleged blasphemy. Arrested in May 2022, Jatau is accused of inciting disturbance, contempt for religious creed, and cyberstalking. Her case, reflecting Nigeria's harsh blasphemy laws, has sparked public outrage and highlighted the deep-rooted religious extremism in the country. Ndi Kato, a Nigerian politician and women's rights advocate, expressed shock at the extent of extremism, stating, “This really shows how far extremism has permeated deeply into our institutions.” Her case is not isolated, as other high-profile blasphemy cases, like those of atheist Mubarak Bala and Sufi artist Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, have also garnered international attention. Amnesty International has criticized Nigeria's use of blasphemy accusations to violate human rights and urged the government to uphold the freedom of religion and expression.
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 UPDATE!
She has since been acquited.

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