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December 27, 2019

Nigerian-American Journalist Omoyele Sowore Released from Prison
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In Nigeria, prominent Nigerian-American journalist and activist Omoyele
Sowore has been released from prison on bail. Sowore walked free on
Tuesday, the same day as the release of former presidential national
security adviser Sambo Dasuki. Sowore is a former presidential candidate
in Nigeria and the founder of the New York-based news outlet Sahara
Reporters. He has long worked to expose government corruption and abuse.
He was arrested on August 3 after calling for protests against the
government. Sowore now faces trial for treason and other charges that
his supporters say are politically motivated.


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