Chervon to face trial over Niger Delta killings

on August 17, 2007
Category: Corporate Watch, Conflict Mining/Resources, Nigeria, Niger Delta

After waiting 8 years, Chevron oil company is finally being brought to trial in the US over the murder of villagers in the Niger Delta in 1998 and 1999

“found evidence that CNL [Chevron Nigeria Limited] personnel were directly involved in the attacks; CNL transported the GSF [Nigerian government security forces], CNL paid the GSF; and CNL knew that GSF were prone to use excessive force.”
The report alleged that the crime occurred when the Nigerian Military and Police were paid by Chevron to shoot and torture protesters opposed to the company’s activities in the troubled region. Chevron helicopters and boats were used by the security forces, resulting in torture and wrongful death, it further alleged.
The said evidence, the Judge said, will allow a jury to find that Chevron knew the attacks would happen and supported the military’s plan.

This is excellent news for the people of the ND as it also sets a precedent for other cases against multinational oil companies in the region. I hope that the case will not end with the oil companies and that the Nigerian Army will also have to account for their actions and those who took part in these and other acts of violence will be brought to trial. For the full story……..

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6 Comments so far

1. Drima @ The Sudanese Thinker

August 18th, 2007 at 2:04 pm

Hello Sokari. I’ve been hearing a lot about you all over the blogosphere. Interesting blog you’ve got here. Me going to follow it more often from now on.

Cheers.

2. BronzeTrinity

August 18th, 2007 at 9:40 pm

Please let them be found guilty! I think I saw a documentary about this. I’m so sick and tired of big western companies taking advantage of other countries!

3. Global Voices Online » Nigeria: Chevron to face trial over murder in the Niger Delta

August 22nd, 2007 at 2:24 am

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4. Yobachi

August 22nd, 2007 at 3:47 pm

Let’s hope that this results in some convictions.

It’s a travesty how multinationals have been allowed to go to poor countries and totally abuse, pollute, and even murder the populace with no reprecussion.

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5. Sokari

August 22nd, 2007 at 4:52 pm

Drima @ I am happy you have visited BLs. I know your blog and read it often. Right now however I am only answering comments as I am having a blogging break for a few weeks.