London court probes Shell over claims of Niger Delta pollution

The high court in London began a hearing to address allegations that oil company Shell has polluted areas of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, particularly in traditionally Ogoni regions, reported RFI on February 13th.

Shell and its Nigerian subsidiary SPDC argue the spills were caused by sabotage or illegal refining, while villagers, supported by Amnesty International Nigeria, say that spills over decades have damaged farms and waterways.

“The pollution created by the oil giant has caused immense damage to the local environment, depriving thousands of people of access to clean drinking water,” said Amnesty International.

RFI