The event highlights 70-100 years of oil exploration without remediation in the Niger Delta, comparing the scale of damage to historical crimes against humanity.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 15
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What happened
The event highlights 70-100 years of oil exploration without remediation in the Niger Delta, comparing the scale of damage to historical crimes against humanity.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The International Criminal Court dismissed a case regarding alleged crimes against humanity in Nigeria.Sub-event
Damage from oil exploration in the Niger Delta is being compared to historical crimes against humanity.1 source
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Part of
Environmental degradation from oil exploration and a leading dialogue on costs and benefits in the Niger Delta.Also in this story
- Resource decline is occurring in the Niger Delta and Cross River State due to ongoing pollution and overfishing.
- SEEPCO's oil exploration activities in Anambra State are causing environmental concerns, prompting communities to demand ANSOPADEC be fully operational.
The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Niger Delta
delta of the Niger River in Nigeria and the surrounding region
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International Criminal Court
intergovernmental organization and international tribunal