Nigeria and Ogoni's Campaign To somebody recently acquainted with the subject, the Ogoni's situation may seem more about human rights than the environment. After all, Nigeria has a history of puppet dictators, military rule and has denied its people democratic elections and minority rights. The Ogoni issue however is more reaching and symbolic because it highlights the possible outcome for communities who object to the decimation of their natural resources. The Niger Delta and Nigerian coastal wetlands have been described as one of the most fragile ecosystems in the world and include rainforests and mangrove habitats. Demand for land is high with over six million people living in the region. The heavy competition between Ogoni for what is, by right, Ogoni land has resulted in extreme tension in the area and the severe punishment of the community. Sh....

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