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Rivers State Internal Security Task Force represses Ogoniland

HRW documented abuses by security forces in Ogoni communities after the May killings.

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1994

Rivers State Internal Security Task Force represses Ogoniland

HRW documented abuses by security forces in Ogoni communities after the May killings.

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HRW documented abuses by security forces in Ogoni communities after the May killings. The task force became notorious for intimidation, destruction, and violence.

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