Oil contract criticised by anti-war campaigners

Anti-war campaigners today criticised reports that the Iraqi government has approved a bid by BP to develop one of its oil fields.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2009 - 14:25

Anti-war campaigners today criticised reports that the Iraqi government has approved a bid by BP to develop one of its oil fields.

A consortium led by the British firm has been in discussions to develop the Rumaila field in the south of the country. The Iraqi cabinet reportedly approved the deal yesterday.

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