For what crime was Ken Saro-Wiwa tried by a special military tribunal?
Bank robbery
Masterminding the murder of Ogoni chiefs
Kidnapping
Drug trafficking
Answer
The murder of Ogoni chiefs, which Ken Saro-Wiwa was accused of masterminding, stemmed from tensions between the Nigerian government, oil companies, and the indigenous Ogoni people over environmental degradation and resource rights in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. Saro-Wiwa, an outspoken environmental activist and writer, led peaceful protests against environmental pollution and advocated for greater autonomy for the Ogoni people.
The Life and Legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa: Exploring the Environmental Activism in Nigeria
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