| Name: | Naked Ploy Is Latest Threat in Oil Wars |
| Authors: | Unknown |
| Published Date: | 30 Jul. 2002 |
| Indexed Date: | 19 Sep. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=79895 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Unknown. “Naked Ploy Is Latest Threat in Oil Wars.” ABC News, 30 Jul. 2002, https://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=79895 |
Summary
Villagers in the oil-rich but poor Niger Delta have shifted their protest tactics by dropping their arms and using peaceful demonstrations, with hundreds of unarmed women occupying ChevronTexaco's pipeline facilities. The women threatened to disrobe as a strong symbol and successfully negotiated with ChevronTexaco for jobs and community resources. This highlights the increased bargaining power of local villagers and the growing pressure on multinational oil companies to meet their demands.