July 1998Event
Political prisoners are released
Abdulsalami's government released prominent detainees from the Abacha era.
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July 1998
Political prisoners are released
Abdulsalami's government released prominent detainees from the Abacha era.
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Abdulsalami's government released prominent detainees from the Abacha era. The releases helped distinguish the new regime from its predecessor.
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