Africa

Nigerian fish farmer hails win against Shell

Netherlands court says Europe's largest oil company responsible for failing to prevent pollution.
Last Modified: 01 Feb 2013 12:48

A Nigerian farmer is celebrating a landmark victory against oil giant Shell.

A court in the Netherlands found Europe's largest oil company responsible for failing to prevent pollution on his land.

Al Jazeera's Yvonne Ndege reports from the Niger Delta.

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