Nigeria

Since gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria has had a poor record on human rights. This episode looks at the situation in the midst of 33 years of military rule. From the promised elections that were aborted by the military junta, the execution of a prominent human rights activist, and the actions o...

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Other Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., International Center for G.
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2013], c1996.
Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (26 min.) : sd., col.
Series: Rights & Wrongs.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Nigeria's Military Regime (0:58)
  • Demonstrations Outside Embassy (2:39)
  • Human Rights and Developing Countries (0:42)
  • State of Nigeria (1:09)
  • International Response to Nigeria (1:02)
  • Ken Saro-Wiwa (3:16)
  • Pressure on Nigeria (0:54)
  • Nigerian Propaganda Against Sanctions (4:22)
  • Call for Sanctions Against Nigeria (2:42)
  • Additional Resources: Nigeria: Rights & Wrongs- Human Rights Television (0:12)
  • Ken Saro-Wiwa's Last Interview (4:27)
  • Saro-Wiwa on Writing and Politics (1:19)
  • Additional Resources, Sponsors & Credits: Nigeria: Rights & Wrongs- Human Rights Television (1:15)