A leaked memo proves state-military repression directly served Shell operations

Evidence

But the regressive character of the relationship is more accurately portrayed by a leaked Nigerian government memo addressing protests in Ogoniland. Dated December 5, 1994, it reads: “Shell operations still impossible unless ruthless military operations are undertaken for smooth economic activities to commence.” — Rob Nixon, Slow Violence and the Environmentalism…, 317

Categorization

• XREF: Provides the documentary smoking gun for the Ch21 claim that multinationals profit from partner brutality while denying influence. — connects to: US courts held Shell liable in America for crimes committed in Nigeria — Rob Nixon, Slow Violence and the Environmentalism…, 348

Broader Connections

• US courts held Shell liable in America for crimes committed in Nigeria #corroborates (0.82) — Rob Nixon, Slow Violence and the Environmentalism…, 348