More than 20 years ago, ExxonMobil hired the military to protect its natural gas operations in Indonesia during a brutal civil war. These troops conducted regular sweeps of nearby villages under the pretense of rooting out resistance fighters who might threaten ExxonMobil's plant.
What actually occurred were war crimes.
“They tied me up in a crucifix position and electrocuted me,” says one victim of ExxonMobil's hired guns. “I just kept praying to God in my heart. I thought: ‘I’m going to die today.’”
“People who were captured by the Exxon army rarely returned home,” he adds.
The soldiers ExxonMobil hired killed, tortured, and raped innocent civilians who lived near its facilities. Eleven of these victims have been seeking justice in US courts since 2001 – and they’re finally getting their day in court.
ExxonMobil can afford to drag this case through the courts for another 20 years or more. These victims cannot. Can you stand with them today and fund their history-making lawsuit — and win a victory for human rights that will echo around the world?
More information
ExxonMobil Indonesia lawsuit heads for trial after 20 years
Nikkei Asia. 31 December 2021.
Nikkei Asia. 31 December 2021.
John Doe v. ExxonMobil Corp, et. al
International Rights Advocates. 27 July 2022.
International Rights Advocates. 27 July 2022.
Indonesian ExxonMobil accusers get day in court after 21 years
Al Jazeera. 27 July 2022.
Al Jazeera. 27 July 2022.
After 20 years, Indonesia’s ExxonMobil accusers eye day in court
Al Jazeera. 8 February 2022.
Al Jazeera. 8 February 2022.