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SPECIAL UPDATE: SHELL OIL SPILLS IN OGONI
Dear RSW supporters,

In the last 48 hours, oil giant Shell’s appalling record of pollution in the Ogoni region of the Niger Delta has come under intense scrutiny. Below are some of the key stories, links and videos on this urgent issue. Please share them widely with everyone you know.

  • BBC World News: live interview with PLATFORM[1]
    This top story[2] on BBC World News exposes the shocking extent of Shell’s 50 years of oil spills in Ogoni. A UN report released yesterday accuses Shell of failing to maintain leaking pipelines and covering up[3] the pollution by certifying heavily contaminated sites as “clean”. PLATFORM’s Ben Amunwa provided the analysis.
  • Channel 4 News: The world’s largest oil spill[4]
    Last night’s Channel 4 News featured a special report on Shell’s admission of liability for 2 recent oil spills inBodo[5], Ogoni. PLATFORM’s Ben Amunwa gave insight into the widespread nature of oil spills in the Niger Delta. Watch here[6].
  • The Guardian: Shell has a long way to go to make amends[7]
    In this heartfelt comment piece[8], journalist and human rights defender Patrick Naagbanton from the Centre for Environment Human Rights and Development (CEHRD[9]) in Nigeria responds. Originally from Bodo, Patrick’s reaction [10]to the devastating spills in the community and the news that Shell could be held accountable is well worth a reading. You can also listen to Patrick in this exclusive PLATFORM podcast [11].
  • msnbc.com: Shell admits liability for huge Nigeria oil spill [12]
    This article gives an overview of the case against Shell for 2 recent oil spills in Bodo and also features comments from the lawyers at Leigh Day & Co[13] who filed the case in London, as well as analysis from PLATFORM and Amnesty International[14]. Read morehere[15].
  • Shell’s response is disappointing[16]
    With all the international criticism of the moment, you would expect some humility from Shell. But the company’s reaction has been typical. Shell deny responsibility for the majority of spills, and blame the Ogoni people for the company’s decades of mess. Let the director of Shell Nigeria, Mutiu Sunmonu, know what you think on Youtube[17] by using the “dislike” button, adding a comment or a video response.
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We bring together artists, campaigners and researchers for projects driven by the need for social change. For over a decade, PLATFORM has been highlighting the social and environmental impact of the oil industry in key areas, including Nigeria.
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Endnotes:
  1. BBC World News: live interview with PLATFORM: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/i/
  2. top story: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/d/
  3. covering up: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/h/
  4. Channel 4 News: The world’s largest oil spill: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/n/
  5. Bodo: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/p/
  6. here: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/x/
  7. The Guardian: Shell has a long way to go to make amends: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/m/
  8. comment piece: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/c/
  9. CEHRD: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/q/
  10. reaction : http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/a/
  11. podcast : http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/f/
  12. msnbc.com: Shell admits liability for huge Nigeria oil spill : http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/z/
  13. Leigh Day & Co: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/v/
  14. Amnesty International: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/e/
  15. here: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/s/
  16. Shell’s response is disappointing: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/g/
  17. Youtube: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/w/
  18. remember saro-wiwa: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/yd/
  19. PLATFORM: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/yh/
  20. [Image]: http://platform.createsend1.com/t/r/l/tylludk/l/yk/
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