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Thursday, November 10, 2005
International Day of Action and Remembrance on November 10th Honoring Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Eight
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOCAL CONTACT 10th November 2005
Danny Alderslowe Phone: 07795303663
Scottish supporters of permaculture to join activists worldwide in anInternational Day of Action and Remembrance on November 10th Honoring Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Eight Scotland-wide Group to Organize a Peaceful Vigil this Thursday, November
10thABERDEEN -- On Thursday, November 10th, in over 41 cities worldwide, supporters will be honoring Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Eight with peaceful vigils at homes and outside of Shell stations, each pausing to remember the sacrifice of these men. Ten years ago, on the morning of November 10th, 1995, Ken Saro-Wiwa, internationally renowned writer, environmental activist and Ogoni Leader, was hanged, with eight colleagues, in a prison yard in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Today, Nigeria has emerged from decades of military rule, but oil companies like Shell continue to devastate the Niger Delta while poverty and growing instability plague indigenous communities. Globally, oil continues to dominate world affairs, in conflict, climate, finance and development.
The peaceful vigils will feature poetry readings, candles, moments of silent reflection, and live conference calls with friends, family and others who are continuing the legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa. Participants worldwide will display images, in the form of temporary tattoos distributed at each gathering, of a smiling Ken Saro-Wiwa, and the date of his execution, November 10th, 1995.
“When I learned of Ken Saro-Wiwa’s execution I joined many people across Britain in protesting at Shell petrol stations. Now ten years on I want to show that we haven’t forgotten, and his legacy lives on in hearts and minds across the globe, as well as in my son’s name. This is why we are going to Shell’s headquarters in Aberdeen.” Said local organizer Lusi Alderslowe.”.
“When I learned about this International Day of Action and Remembrance for Ken Saro-Wiwa, I saw it as a great opportunity for Scotland to show its voice /voice its solidarity with indigenous peoples ” said Local organiser Danny Alderslowe. “We see the connection between the treatment of the Ogoni people in Nigeria and the confrontation with the disgraceful treatment of the Rosport five in Ireland, and we see how the exploitation of oil makes the rich richer, the poor poorer and environmental destruction in every nation around the globe.”
WHO: Scottish supporters of the Ogoni and all other indigenous groups WHAT: Peaceful vigil and readings of Ken Saro-Wiwa’s work WHEN: Thursday November 10th WHERE: Aberdeen The peaceful vigil will be open to the press.
For more information about this International Day of Action and Remembrance or to learn about our co-sponsors, OilChange International and EarthRights International, or our partners, visit November10th.com, or call David Salie at the press office: 0202 903 6813. For more information, go to the event site, www.November10th.com
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