Shell Must Be Held Fully Accountable for Human Rights Harms Before Being Allowed to Sell Its Niger Delta Business

Shell Must Be Held Fully Accountable for Human Rights Harms Before Being Allowed to Sell Its Niger Delta Business

"With Shell currently seeking regulatory approval for the sale of its business in the Niger Delta, it is essential that it is held fully to account for decades of"An offer made by Nigeria's industry regulator to fast-track approvals of sales by oil companies which accept responsibility for pollution must not be an easy option that allows Shell to cut and run from the suffering related to its operations in the Niger Delta, or which exposes local communities to more human rights...

"We are concerned the proposed fast-track option potentially gives large oil companies the upper hand in negotiations around sales approvals and will exclude affected local communities from the decision-making process. It is also essential that any approval is contingent on the buyers having the operational expertise and financial stability to manage the operations acquired safely and effectively to ensure local communities are not exposed to enduring harms.

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