UK court hears appeal in Shell Nigeria oil spill case
Communities in Rivers State are demanding that energy giant Royal Dutch Shell clean up oil spills and pay the associated costs.
21 Nov 2017
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Communities in Rivers State are demanding that energy giant Royal Dutch Shell clean up oil spills and pay the associated costs.
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