7 Jul 1998Event
M.K.O. Abiola dies in detention
Abiola died shortly after Abacha and while discussions over his release were underway.
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7 Jul 1998
M.K.O. Abiola dies in detention
Abiola died shortly after Abacha and while discussions over his release were underway.
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Abiola died shortly after Abacha and while discussions over his release were underway. His death ended the personal claim to the June 12 mandate but intensified its symbolic power.
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