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December 31, 1998 News Release

State of Emergency Declared in the Niger Delta

June 2, 1998 News Release

Lawyer For Detained Human And Environmental Rights Activist In Nigeria Also Arrested

June 1, 1998 News Release

HRW Concerned For Arrested Human And Environmental Rights Activist In Nigeria

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State of Emergency Declared in the Niger Delta

Lawyer For Detained Human And Environmental Rights Activist In Nigeria Also Arrested

HRW Concerned For Arrested Human And Environmental Rights Activist In Nigeria

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