CLEAN : Anger as Nigeria orders witness secrecy in trial of separatist

The transcript discusses the issue of importing witnesses from outside the country to testify in Congress, emphasizing the need for transparency and public awareness. It draws parallels between current trials and historical ones involving figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, suggesting that these trials represent broader societal issues. The speaker argues that the entire nation is metaphorically on trial, highlighting the significance of these events.

What problem does the speaker identify regarding the public's access to information about the trials?

What is the significance of knowing the names of the witnesses mentioned?

How does the speaker relate the trials of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to the current situation?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that the trials are not ordinary?

What does the speaker mean by 'the whole nation is on trial'?