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Buhari-era detainees and press restrictions are selectively eased

Babangida initially released some detainees and courted public opinion after Buhari's rigidity.

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1985

Buhari-era detainees and press restrictions are selectively eased

Babangida initially released some detainees and courted public opinion after Buhari's rigidity.

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Babangida initially released some detainees and courted public opinion after Buhari's rigidity. However, coercive security powers remained available.

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