“It is unacceptable to allow an American company not only the opportunity to exploit international borders and legal jurisdictions but also the ability to evade civil and criminal liability for environmental pollution and abuses committed overseas.” – Leading Congressman Frank Pallone, Times of India, 18th Oct. This unequivocal statement announced the Amicus brief that has [...]
In an event thought to be a direct consequence of the Dow-Carbide Merger, two corporate officials have been jailed after surrendering themselves to US justice. The sentences “should send a strong deterrent message to those,” according to corporate crime busting US Deputy Attorney General James Griffin “who participate in international cartels that target American businesses [...]
Bhopal: On 11-12 October, 2003, Satinath (Satyu) Sarangi, Bhopal activist and coordinator of the Sambhavna Clinic in Bhopal, was threatened by militant Hindu fundamentalists from the right-wing Bajrang Dal. Not only that, Satyu is now faced with harassment charges of criminal intimidation and abuse filed by Bajrang Dal member Mr. Jeetu who claims that Satyu [...]
Elles sont quatre femmes, trois Indiennes et une Française, venues plaider leur cause commune : que des accidents industriels meurtriers comme ceux de Bhopal, en Inde, et d’AZF, à Toulouse, ne se reproduisent plus ! Martine Michard, membre de l’association ” Plus jamais ça, ni ici, ni ailleurs ” habite à Toulouse dans une maison [...]
Inspired by the 19 year long struggle of Bhopal survivors, Blodsow — a 26-year old Chennai- based artist — has donated more than 25 paintings to an ICJB exhibition-cum-sale at Mumbai’s Hacienda Art Gallery, running for five days from 26th October. It’s hoped that the proceeds of the exhibition, which is entitled “Hope in the [...]
