The Struggle Continues - Shell v Wiwa Trial // Current

vero — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:50:17 +0100

15 years after the brutal and unlawful killing of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni 9 by the Nigerian Military Regime in cahoots with Shell, the battle for justice continues in New York City where Shell is to be tried for complicity in Human Rights abuses.

Source: The Struggle Continues - Shell v Wiwa Trial // Current

Malcolm Brinded - executive director of Royal Shell - about the Wiwa vs Shell settlement

vero — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:06:35 +0100

We knew the charges against us were not true. And we were confident that the evidence would have shown this – that Shell was not responsible for the tragic events of 10 November 1995. The execution of nine leaders of the Ogoni tribe shocked us all. And we wanted others to see and understand that too.

I am aware that the settlement may – to some – suggest Shell is guilty and trying to escape justice. Some newspapers have leapt to that conclusion. But we felt we had to move on. A court hearing would have dragged us backwards, dug up old feuds and painful memories, not only for the plaintiffs but for many others who have been caught up in the violence.

Source: Malcolm Brinded - executive director of Royal Shell - about the Wiwa vs Shell settlement

Ken Saro Wiwa

The Struggle Continues - Shell v Wiwa Trial // Current

Malcolm Brinded - executive director of Royal Shell - about the Wiwa vs Shell settlement