Shell Garage Banned

The native Ogoni people, who have been peacefully protesting against Shell’s exploitation and pollution, have been persecuted by the Nigerian secret police. Nigeria is keen to make the best use of its oil reserves, which have brought it considerable prosperity. The leader of the Ogoni resistance, Ken Saro-Wira is now in prison awaiting trial. The trial will not be a fair one and carries the death penalty. He is very ill from hunger strike. Is anyone interested in doing occupations of Shell garages around the country? The idea is similar to bank actions, going in with a list of demands and locking on. The demands would probably be something like:

1. Shell uses its influence to ensure that the trial of Ken Saro-Wira is fair. 2. Shell makes sure that its standards of safety and pollution are as good as they would be in any western country. 3. Shell uses its influence to ensure human rights for the Ogoni people.

Remember that you can’t get arrested under the CJA inside, but forecourt actions might be more effective. Please get in touch if you think you might be interested Reply to: e-mail SOCS203@vax.york.ac.uk (some guy in York with e-mail)