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flag Nigerian chief sues Shell to stop asset sale until $14B in cleanup and compensation is secured.

flag Bubaraye Dakolo, monarch of Ekpetiama in Nigeria’s Bayelsa State, is suing Shell to halt the company’s divestment of onshore assets until a $12 billion cleanup is secured and $2 billion in community compensation is provided. flag The Niger Delta, where oil extraction began in the 1950s, has suffered severe pollution, with fish catches plummeting and residents exposed to cancer-causing hydrocarbons, leading to a life expectancy of just 40 years. flag Dakolo, a former soldier and author, alleges Shell’s planned exit is a “surreptitious exit” and demands accountability, calling on traditional leaders to protect the environment. flag A pre-trial hearing is scheduled, as Nigeria seeks foreign investment amid growing pressure for environmental justice.

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