Court orders British government to pay £420m to families of 21 Nigerian coal miners killed in 1949
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 6/02/2026
The Enugu state high court has ordered the British government to pay £20 million to each of the families of the 21 coal miners killed on November 18, 1949. According to NAN, Anthony Onovo, who presided over the case on Thursday, ruled that the killings were unlawful and constituted an extrajudicial violation of the right to life. The suit was filed by Greg Onoh, a human rights activist, who sought an acknowledgment of liability, a formal apology from the British government, and comprehensive compensation for the families of the victims. Respondents in the suit are the Secretary of State (…)
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