The commodification of violence in the Niger Delta (original) (raw)

The paper examines the commodification of violence in the Niger Delta, highlighting the interplay between local socio-political movements, state violence, and the transnational oil industry. It argues that while local militancy arises from economic and social exclusion, it is facilitated by a global capitalist context that benefits from the region's instability. The analysis also draws parallels between the struggles in the Niger Delta and other global movements for resource sovereignty, ultimately calling for a reclaiming of democratic organizations to counter an ongoing spiral into violence and insecurity.