Nigeria cracks down on 'end Sars' protesters, alleging terrorism

Authorities suspend accounts of supporters and fine media for exaggerated reporting'

Nigerian authorities have enforced a sweeping crackdown of end Sars" protesters against police brutality in recent weeks, charging prominent supporters of financing terrorism and sanctioning coverage of recent abuses by security forces.

Authorities have suspended the bank accounts of prominent supporters, fined media agencies accused of exaggerated reporting" of police abuses - including broadcasting graphic footage of soldiers gunning down protesters in Lagos last month - and conducted arrests of demonstrators.