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Shell and Nigeria communities claim upper hand after latest oil spill court judgement

English High Court issues "preliminary issues" ruling, ahead of main trial in 2027

Nigerian tribal king Emere Godwin Bebe Okpabi stands outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London In February 2025 at the preliminary oil spill trial against Shell.
Nigerian tribal king Emere Godwin Bebe Okpabi stands outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London In February 2025 at the preliminary oil spill trial against Shell.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
Africa CorrespondentLondon
Published 20 June 2025, 15:31Updated 20 June 2025, 15:31
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