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Nigerian farmers seek payouts over Shell spills

Lawyers say thousands of Nigerian farmers and fishermen are taking legal action in the UK in an attempt to win compensation for environmental damage caused by oil spills.

Nigerian farmers seek payouts over Shell spills

Fri, 23 Mar, 2012 - 15:27

Lawyers say thousands of Nigerian farmers and fishermen are taking legal action in the UK in an attempt to win compensation for environmental damage caused by oil spills.

A London law firm representing more than 11,000 people from Rivers State, Nigeria, says claims are being made against oil giant Shell.

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