10 years after land grab, local Nigerian farmers continue fight against palm oil producer

One morning in 2013, Ojobe William watched as the blade of a bulldozer destroyed his farm in southeastern Nigeria. Soldiers armed with whips and rifles looked on, alert. Residents of Ehom say transnational palm oil producer Wilmar carried out a violent land grab when it took control of the derelict Ibiae plantation, depriving the communities … Continue reading 10 years after land grab, local Nigerian farmers continue fight against palm oil producer