Activism, Poverty, Environmental degradation, Oil exploitation, Minority rights, Detention, Persecution, International acclaim, Community disenchantment, Violence

PM News . 09 October 1995 . Pg 3

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Kenule Saro-Wiwa, a champion of the Ogoni people, is celebrating his 54th birthday while being held in detention for 17 months. He has been advocating for the rights of the Ogoni people, who have been suffering from extreme poverty and environmental degradation due to oil exploitation. Despite being detained several times by the military authorities, Saro-Wiwa remains undaunted and continues to fight for the rights of his people. He has written a letter to the Chief of General Staff, warning of the unbearable activities of the military in the area and expressing his expectation of a response.

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Kenule Saro-Wiwa, a champion of the Ogoni people, is celebrating his 54th birthday while being held in detention for 17 months. He has been advocating for the rights of the Ogoni people, who have been suffering from extreme poverty and environmental degradation due to oil exploitation. Despite being detained several times by the military authorities, Saro-Wiwa remains undaunted and continues to fight for the rights of his people. He has written a letter to the Chief of General Staff, warning of the unbearable activities of the military in the area and expressing his expectation of a response.