Title: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL BACKS NIGER DELTA COMMUNITIES AGAINST Date Published: 19 May 2025 Description: Amnesty International UK has thrown its weight behind the Niger Delta communities of Ogale and Bille, as the legal battle against oil giant Shell continues in the High Court of London. In a powerful show of solidarity, Amnesty International UK posted a video on its social media platform capturing King Bebe Okpabi, the Oneh Eh Nchia and paramount ruler of Ogale clan, leading a protest outside the court premises.The human rights organization used the opportunity to spotlight what it describes as a glaring injustice — Shell shareholders preparing to celebrate profits while communities in the Niger Delta suffer the devastating consequences of oil pollution.“Tomorrow: Shell holding their AGM with shareholders patting their own backs for a ‘job well done,’” Amnesty wrote. “Meanwhile: Niger Delta communities are drinking polluted water and don’t have clean land to farm on, caused by oil spills. Access to clean water and food is a human right.”The video features King Bebe Okpabi speaking passionately about the plight of his people, describing the decades-long struggle for justice, environmental restoration, and corporate accountability. Amnesty emphasized that the UK public and government must pay attention and ensure that Shell does not evade responsibility simply because the destruction occurred far from Britain’s shores.Amnesty International has long campaigned for justice in the Niger Delta, where communities have endured widespread contamination of water, land, and livelihoods due to oil operations. The ongoing court case, brought by the Ogale and Bille communities, seeks compensation and a comprehensive cleanup of their environment.“King Bebe Okpabi, leader of the Ogale Community, spoke to us outside the courts about his people, his fight and why the UK needs to care,” Amnesty noted.As Shell faces increased scrutiny both in court and on the streets of London, Amnesty International is amplifying the voices of those too often ignored — communities whose only demand is to live in dignity, with clean water to drink and safe land to farm. Attached Images: c090b3a83261d58bce2403a802be167b74b1d55d815f8d18301efa71be7b352c.jpeg Attached Video: None