21.   The United States is calling for international condemnation of Nigeria and global action including possible travel restrictions to protest the execution of nine activists, a U.S. official said.

22.   The United States, Britain and the European Union are withdrawing their ambassadors from Nigeria to protest the executions.

23.   Thousands turn out for raucous rallies or somber vigils to protest executions that cause barely a ripple in the American media or consciousness.

24.   Zimbabwe was a last-minute replacement for Nigeria, which was kicked out to protest the executions of nine political activists earlier this month.

25.   Hungary has recalled its ambassador in Lagos for consultations to protest the execution of nine minority rights activists in Nigeria, state radio said Tuesday.

26.   The United States indicated Friday that it was considering pulling out diplomats from Lagos to protest the execution of nine Nigerian activists.

27.   Nigeria was suspended from the Commonwealth one year ago to protest the execution of eight minority rights activists.

28.   The Commonwealth suspended Nigeria and the European Union and the United States imposed sanctions, including an arms embargo, on Nigeria to protest the executions.

29.   The hanging sparked anti-Singapore demonstrations in the Philippines and on Monday Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in the southern city of Davo burned the Singapore flag to protest the execution.