Nigerian court rules UK to pay £420m for 1949 coal mine deaths

A Nigerian court has ordered the UK to pay £420m to families of 21 miners killed by colonial police during a 1949 protest at the Iva Valley Coal Mine. Justice Anthony Onovo held Britain liable for the incident, stating a formal apology is also required. The court noted that the miners were unarmed and simply seeking better working conditions. This ruling is seen as a step towards historical accountability for colonial-era violations.

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