IN THE COMMUNITY COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES (ECOWAS) HOLDEN AT ABUJA, NIGERIA SUIT NO: ECW/CCJ/APP/23/21 THE REGISTERED TRUSTEES OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC RIGHTS AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT (SERAP) [Suing for itself and on behalf of concerned Nigerians] APPLICANT AND THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA RESPONDENT SUBMISSION OF AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF BY ROBERT F. KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS Table of Content: A. Introduction B. Interpretation of the right to freedom of expression including online expression under international and regional human rights law applicable to the Respondent. ● ● ● Right to Freedom of Expression and States’ Obligations Right to Freedom of Expression on the Internet Anonymity and Encryption as components of Freedom of Expression: C. Limited circumstances in which States may restrict freedom of expression (including online expression) D. Analysis of the indefinite ban and restriction of access to Twitter by the Federal Republic of Nigeria under International Human Rights Law E. Conclusion F. Person who submits this brief