Resilient Wife Vows to Keep Fighting Until Husband’s Name is Cleared

Justice for Esther Kiobel: The Fight Against Shell

In the nineties, Shell was determined to make a profit from its operations in the Niger Delta – leading to devastating consequences for the local community.

Who is Esther Kiobel?

• Esther Kiobel, 59, lost her husband in a 1995 sham trial orchestrated by Shell and the Nigerian Government.
• She has spent close to 30 years seeking justice for her husband, who was unjustly executed for speaking out against the oil giant.

Life in Ogoniland

• Before Shell’s arrival, Ogoniland was a thriving community with agriculture and fishing as their main livelihood.
• Shell’s actions led to the destruction of their land and pollution of the rivers.

The Fight for Justice

Esther’s husband, Dr Barinem Kiobel, was a vocal advocate for his community and paid the ultimate price for standing up to Shell and the government.

The Importance of Human Rights

• Amnesty International supported Esther and her family, providing them with hope and a platform to seek justice.
• With the help of a lawyer, Esther and eight other widows took on Shell in court seeking to clear their husbands’ names.

In her fight for justice, Esther remains steadfast, seeking to hold Shell accountable for the environmental and human rights violations in Ogoniland.

Blessing’s Story: A Daughter’s Perspective

Esther’s daughter, Blessing, shares the impact of her stepfather’s death and how Amnesty International played a crucial role in her family’s journey.

Gratitude to Amnesty International

Blessing highlights the role of Amnesty International in their lives, providing them with hope and a voice to seek justice.

Together, Esther and her family continue to fight for justice and strive to hold corporate giants accountable for their actions.

Join the cause to support Esther in her fight for justice against Shell’s human rights violations in Nigeria.

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*Shell denies allegations. For more details on Amnesty’s investigation and Shell’s response, visit Amnesty International’s report.

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