Sani Abacha
Sani Abacha was a Nigerian military leader who ruled as Head of State from 1993 until his death in 1998, known for his authoritarian regime, widespread human rights abuses, and the controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
Born on Sep 20, 1943 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Nigeria | 3 | 3.00 | 0.13% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 297,707 | $448,000 | 647$ |
| Totals | 3 | 206,139,589 | 297,707 | $448,000 | 647$ |
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Nigeria:
Following the coup, Olunloyo was among those banned from contesting in elections by the political parties formed by Gen Sani Abacha.
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Nigeria:
Sani Abacha was the military ruler during the darkest days when Ayo Adebanjo and others fought for press freedom.
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Nigeria:
The military regime of Sani Abacha dethroned the late Ibrahim Dasuki as the Sultan of Sokoto in 1996.
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Nigeria:
General Sani Abacha was the military ruler who oversaw the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa.
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Nigeria:
Sani Abacha, the former military dictator, looted an estimated $5 billion.
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Nigeria:
Sani Abacha was a military ruler whose regime is linked to atrocities committed during Babangida's rule.
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Nigeria:
Vatsa maintained that Babangida was afraid of being killed by Abacha loyalists in the Army.
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Nigeria:
General Sani Abacha was mentioned as having ordered the shooting of young Nigerians during the June 12 saga.
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Nigeria:
Sani Abacha is mentioned as a late military leader whom Babangida attempted to shift blame onto regarding the annulment of the election.
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Nigeria:
Sani Abacha was accused of instigating the annulment of MKO Abiola's election.
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