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Church-linked group: Shell must do more on Niger Delta

The oil giant Shell continues to face scrutiny over its operations in Nigeria, with a British church-based investor coalition saying the company needs to take longer-term action to reduce the negative impact of oil exploitation in the Niger Delta, reports Ecumenical News International.

"After years of unresolved community tensions, Shell could reap benefits by making accountability to local people a higher priority," said Miles Litvinoff, coordinator of the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility.

It had released a report in February that said the oil company's operations in the Niger Delta had a negative social and environmental impact.

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[04/28/2010]

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