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Military Reprisal Attacks and Social Justice in Nigeria: A Case Study of South East Nigeria

Social justice remains the core value on which societies both ancient and modern survive on. Military reprisal attacks in Nigeria have been a recurring phenomenon, often resulting in severe human rights violations and exacerbating social injustices. This article examines the historical and contemporary instances of such attacks, especially in the South-East and Delta regions. Drawing on reports from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, it analyzes how these actions undermine social justice principles, such as equity, human dignity, and access to justice. The study employs a qualitativ…