1.   Amnesty International is urging those concerned about the condemned activists to send appeals to Khin Nyunt.

2.   Britain and its former colonies are considering a united appeal for clemency to spare the life of a condemned Nigerian political activist, and may threaten Nigeria with sanctions.

3.   Shell oil company on Thursday joined the worldwide appeal to the Nigerian military junta to spare the life of a condemned anti-oil activist.

4.   The father of condemned activist Ken Saro-Wiwa has appealed to the military government for clemency, and for permission for the family to visit him in prison.