This policy document says the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies is a major sustainer of the racist system of apartheid in South Africa. Through its supply of oil, Royal Dutch/Shell has provided a vital natural resource that South Africa does not possess. By refining that oil and providing it to Pretoria's military and police, Royal Dutch/Shell directly fuels the wheels of oppression. Significantly, South African law defines oil as a "munition of war." By investing large amounts of capital in South Africa, Royal Dutch/Shell helps prop up the crisis-ridden South African economy. Contents: Shell's Supply of Crude Oil to South Africa • Shell Has Significant Investments in...
This policy document says the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies is a major sustainer of the racist system of apartheid in South Africa. Through its supply of oil, Royal Dutch/Shell has provided a vital natural resource that South Africa does not possess. By refining that oil and providing it to Pretoria's military and police, Royal Dutch/Shell directly fuels the wheels of oppression. Significantly, South African law defines oil as a "munition of war." By investing large amounts of capital in South Africa, Royal Dutch/Shell helps prop up the crisis-ridden South African economy. Contents: Shell's Supply of Crude Oil to South Africa • Shell Has Significant Investments in South Africa • Shell Fuels the Military and Police • Shell Exports Coal from South Africa, Undercutting American Jobs • Royal Dutch/Shell Operates in Namibia • Royal Dutch/Shell Exploits Black Workers • Notes • Appendix A Shell Tankers To South Africa Crude Oil Supplied • Appendix B [Note: This document was apparently produced by the National Labor Boycott Shell Committee. The date given for this document is somewhat latter then the latest date in the document. The name National Labor Boycott Shell Committee does not appear on this document and it is on plain paper not letterhead; most likely it was written by someone active in the organization but not officially a document of the organization.]
