Human rightsthe social and economic rights action center and the center for economic and social rights v nigeria communication 155 of 1996 2001 achpr 34 27 october 2001
The Nigerian government, by direct action and omission, violated the rights to health, environment, property, food, life, and adequate housing of the Ogoni people under the African Charter by failing to prevent and remedy environmental degradation, violence, and deprivation caused by oil operations and state security forces.
Human rights lawsocial and economic rights action center serac and center for economic and social rights cesr v nigeria communication no 15596 communication 155 of 1996 2001 achp
The Nigerian government, through direct action and failure to regulate or prevent abuses by oil companies and security forces, violated the rights to health, environment, property, housing, food, and life of the Ogoni people under the African Charter by failing to respect, protect, promote, and fulfil these rights, and by facilitating or condoning acts that led to environmental degradation, destruction of property and food sources, forced evictions, and violence.