Nigerian activist pardoned by president 30 years after execution

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has posthumously pardoned activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others, known as the Ogoni Nine, 30 years after their execution for protesting against oil companies, particularly Shell. While the pardons are seen as a courageous act, activists call for further measures, including a declaration of their innocence and accountability for environmental damage caused by oil companies.

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