Ken Saro-Wiwa
Ken Saro-Wiwa (1941-1995) was a Nigerian writer, activist, and environmentalist known for his outspoken criticism of the Nigerian government and the oil industry’s impact on the Ogoni people. He led a non-violent campaign advocating for the rights and environmental protection of the Ogoni, which ultimately led to his arrest and execution by the Nigerian military regime, sparking international outrage and highlighting the struggles of marginalized communities in Nigeria.
Born on Oct 10, 1941 (84 years old)
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Kenya:
Ken Saro-Wiwa was executed by Sani Abacha's military regime in 1995 for his fight against the abuses of oil companies in the Niger Delta.
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New Zealand:
Ken Saro-Wiwa was an environmental activist whose execution caused a crisis during the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting hosted by James Bolger.
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New Zealand:
Ken Saro-Wiwa was an environmental activist whose execution caused a crisis during the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting hosted by Bolger.
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South Africa:
Ken Saro-Wiwa opposed fossil fuel corporate Shell’s Ogoniland ecocide and was subsequently executed.
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South Africa:
Ken Saro-Wiwa was an environmental activist who was sacrificed for profits.
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Finland:
The song about Ken Saro-Wiwa, a Nigerian environmental activist, was performed during the concert.
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Nigeria:
Ken Saro-Wiwa was among the Ogoni Nine who received presidential pardons from Tinubu.
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Nigeria:
Ken Saro-Wiwa was an environmental rights activist who was executed by the military dictatorship of General Sani Abacha.
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United Kingdom:
Ken Saro-Wiwa was a late activist whose execution sparked global outrage.
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Nigeria:
Ken Saro-Wiwa was executed on November 10, 1995 by the military junta.
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