Nigerian communities sue Shell in London over Niger Delta oil spills
Shell Cawtharine oil installation at Awoba in the Niger Delta. More than 11,000 Nigerians from the oil-producing Niger Delta have filed a compensation claim against Shell at the London High Court. PHOTO | FILE | AFP
More than 11,000 Nigerians from the oil-producing Niger Delta have filed a compensation claim against Shell at the London High Court, the latest step in a case that will test whether multinationals can be held to account for the actions of overseas subsidiaries.
