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The United Nations (UN) has taken a swipe at Nigeria over its poor human rights records, warning that outlawing the labour union was an indication of "lack of commitment" on the part of the Federal Government to human rights issues. Special Representative of UN Secretary General on human rights defenders, Mrs. Hina Jilani, kicked against the Public Order Act which she said was an impediment to the realisation of the right to freedom of assembly as well as the right of trade unions to embark on strike actions.