I. Overview -- II. Chronical of conflict and failed reconciliation -- A. Genesis of the conflict -- B. The failure of mediation efforts -- C. The decision to replace Shell -- III. Implications of Shell’s exit -- A. Victory for non-violence? -- B. The risk of future conflict -- IV. Towards a comprehensive reconciliation program -- A. Ensuring host community participation in operation of joint ventures -- B. Cleaning up the environment -- C. Addressing the wider issues underliying Ogoni agitation -- 1. Political demands -- 2. Economic demands -- D. Advancing communal healing -- V. Conclusion