Ballad of the Black Gold
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Jul 14, 2010
From the RSW blog: “New from Talib Kweli, this hard-hitting music video unpacks the story of of Nigeria’s oil curse, the Ogoni struggle and the complicit role of Western governments and companies. Warning: this video contains strong political lyrics.”
Ballad of the Black Gold
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Jul 11, 2010
New from Talib Kweli, this hard-hitting music video unpacks the story of of Nigeria’s oil curse, the Ogoni struggle and the complicit role of Western governments and companies. Warning: this video contains strong political language.
Scenes from New York: the trial in focus
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Jun 3, 2009
During a recent stop-over in New York for pretrial publicity, Ben Amunwa of PLATFORM’s remember saro-wiwa project used the time to capture some vivid moments at the courthouse rally and in the surrounding court district, lower Manhattan. To get closer to the action, click below to view a special slideshow by flickr, and see above...
Video Coverage of ShellGuilty Courthouse Rally, New York
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May 28, 2009
A noon rally outside the courthouse where the historic Wiwa v Shell trial is due to take place was well attended by international media, Niger Delta activists and concerned citizens from across America. Here you can watch a video of the rally made by volunteer Nick Gulotta. Further video footage and testimony was produced by...
Opening of Landmark Human Rights Trial Wiwa v. Shell is DELAYED
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May 26, 2009
Courthouse Rally Will Continue As Planned in New York Wednesday 27th May International Experts to Speak About Shell in Nigeria, Then and Now Who: International experts and campaigners, supporters of corporate accountability, human rights, and environmental justice. Speakers to include: Brent Blackwelder, Executive Director of Friends of the Earth, Steve Kretzmann, Executive Director of Oil...
