The Royal Geographical Society has voted overwhelmingly to retain Shell International as a corporate sponsor, following an academic-driven move to sever links with the company. There were fears about the link following the execution of environmental activists in Nigeria, including Ken Saro-Wiwa, who had campaigned against Shell's activities in the Niger Delta.
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