Dutch court rules Shell Nigeria responsible for Niger Delta oil spills

In a landmark ruling, a Dutch appeals court has observed that Shell Nigeria, the Nigerian subsidiary of British-Dutch oil behemoth Royal Dutch Shell or Shell, is responsible for the damage caused by oil spills in the Niger Delta. In its ruling, the court also ordered Shell Nigeria to pay compensation to Nigerian farmers and the parent company, Shell, to install equipment to prevent future damage.

Dutch court rules Shell Nigeria responsible for Niger Delta oil spills

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