Shell has reaped billions from its oil extractions in the Niger Delta. Meanwhile, multiple oil spills there have scarred local communities.
It’s so bad that the fish local people catch and the water they drink are foully contaminated by oil pollution – destroying lives and livelihoods.
Despite this devastation, Shell has yet to take full responsibly of its spills and fully compensate victims. When Shell holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this May, Amnesty activists will have delivered thousands of petitions in an unsparing public message to CEO Peter Voser and Shell shareholders.
In preparation for this delivery, we’re launching a week of action around Earth Day to remind Shell of their responsibility to own up, pay up and clean up the Niger Delta. Help us publicly Shame shell into cleaning up their mess: