As chairman of the
Nigerian Campaign for Democracy, a coalition of
groups working to promote democracy and human rights,
Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti was committed to halting human
rights abuses in his country. He is a past president
of the Nigerian Medical Association and also a leader
of Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, an
international organization.
When Dr.
Ransome-Kuti peacefully attempted to defend the
rights of prisoners convicted in secret treason
trials, the Nigerian Government responded by
arresting him, convicting him of being an accessory
to treason, and sentencing him to 15 years'
imprisonment.
Dr. Ransome-Kuti
has been jailed since 1995, and he is reportedly in
very poor health. He is emaciated and suffering from
malaria. Please write to the Chairman of Nigeria's
Provisional Ruling Council and request Dr.
Ransome-Kuti's immediate and unconditional
release. Enter your name and address and a
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