Popular perceptions of Shari'a law in Nigeria

After years of brutal authoritarian rule, a window of opportunity opened and Nigeria successfully held democratic elections in 1999. The election forced leaders of the Hausa ethnic group to relinquish power after nearly twenty years at the helm. In an attempt to demonstrate their political power and...

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Main Author: Kirwin, Matthew (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2009
In: Islam and Christian-Muslim relations
Year: 2009, Volume: 20, Issue: 2, Pages: 137-151
Further subjects:B Religious freedom
B Law
B Islam
B Penal justice / Criminal law
B Politics
B Religious Freedom
B Nigeria
B criminal law / criminal justice
Online Access: Volltext (doi)