- The central government is operating in the Niger Delta region, dealing with tensions between private contracts and the PIA framework.
- Crude oil transport in the Niger Delta continues, causing widespread pollution, prompting demands for environmental justice.
Nigerian high court established a legal framework governing Shell's liability for pollution caused by its operations in the Niger Delta.
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Updated Aug 31
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What happened
Nigerian high court established a legal framework governing Shell's liability for pollution caused by its operations in the Niger Delta.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Shell
British multinational oil and gas company
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Niger Delta
delta of the Niger River in Nigeria and the surrounding region
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