Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution
Summary
Nigeria's president granted a posthumous pardon to activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others, 30 years after their execution. The activists, known as the Ogoni Nine, were hanged in 1995 after being convicted of murder, a trial considered unfair by many. The pardons have been issued alongside national honors, but some groups call for further actions, saying the activists were wrongfully punished for protesting against oil companies.Key Facts
- Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others, called the Ogoni Nine, were executed in 1995.
- They were accused of murder after protesting against oil companies, mainly Shell, in Ogoniland.
- Nigeria's president pardoned them and honored them posthumously.
- Some activists and relatives say the pardon suggests they were guilty, and they call for a declaration of innocence.
- The executions drew international condemnation and led to Nigeria's suspension from the Commonwealth.
- Shell has been involved in multiple lawsuits due to environmental issues in the Niger Delta.
- In 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to pay farmers for oil spills.
- A trial in London's High Court is set for 2026 concerning Shell's responsibility for past pollution.
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