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| Title: | Human rights and environmental issues relating to oil production in the Niger-Delta |
| Author: | Aniekwu, N.I. |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Periodical: | Lesotho Law Journal: A Journal of Law and Development |
| Volume: | 15 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| Pages: | 207-223 |
| Language: | English |
| Geographic term: | Nigeria |
| Subjects: | environmental law offences against human rights multinational enterprises petroleum industry |
| Abstract: | The Niger Delta region, in the southern part of Nigeria, is a major oil-producing area in the country. In recent years, there have been major confrontations between people who live in this region and major multinational oil companies which explore oil resources in the area. There have been allegations and confirmations of human rights abuses related to the exploration of oil. These violations of civil and political rights have been committed mostly in response to protests against the activities of the multinational companies that produce Nigeria's oil. The article reviews environmental and human rights issues relating to oil production in the Niger Delta prior to the emergence of a democratic government in May 1999. It focuses particularly on the period between 1990 and 2000, but is also informative about violations of human rights that are still ongoing in this area. The author highlights Nigerian environmental laws and emphasizes the duties and responsibilities of companies in preventing human rights abuses and promoting respect for environmental rights in oil exploration and production. Notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract] |