Nigerian Rulers Destroying Economy, Suppressing Liberty From: All Things Considered (NPR) | Date: August 20, 1996 | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

NPR All Things Considered

08-20-1996

Democracy proponents in Nigeria say the military leaders there have ruined the nation's economy while denying the most basic civil liberties, but some believe the dynamics for change can no longer be resisted.

ROBERT SIEGEL, Host: This is All Things Considered; I'm Robert Siegel.

LINDA WERTHEIMER, Host: And I'm Linda Wertheimer.

A Nigerian opposition group says the military government is carrying out ...

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