Roger Casement

Roger Casement was a prominent Irish diplomat and human rights activist known for exposing abuses in the Congo and Peru during the early 20th century. He championed anti-colonial causes and sought independence for Ireland. However, during World War I, he became involved with German efforts to support Irish independence, which led to his arrest and execution for treason in 1916. His legacy is complex—celebrated for his humanitarian work and his role in Irish history, but also condemned for his wartime actions.