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Kenyan villagers sue BP over pollution from 1980s oil exploration

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English May 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM

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Villagers in Kenya are suing British Petroleum, saying oil exploration by Amoco in the 1980s left toxic pollution that harmed hundreds of people. BP declined a request for an interview and has not responded to the accusations. It attended the session virtually.

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