Markers define the route of the pipeline between Chad and Cameroon. The pipe now rests hidden underground, but the human costs of the pipeline are plainly visible along the 1050 km route

62 year old Mrs Bitanga shows sores that are all over her body as a result of drinking the water from the wells near the pipeline. Bacteria from the forest now runs into all the well water in the area making it dangerous to drink. Yet the closest alternative well is 8 km away and many are forced to use the polluted sources resulting in sickness. The consortium has been aware of this situation for 4 years and has done nothing. In her small village 75% of the residents now suffer from water borne illnesses.

The murky dirty spring water is used by most villagers. Many here are sick as a result of drinking the water from the wells near the pipeline. Bacteria from the forest now runs into all the well water in the area making it dangerous to drink. Yet the closest alternative well is 8 km away and many are forced to use the polluted sources resulting in sickness. The consortium has been aware of this situation for 4 years and has done nothing. In this village 75% of the residents now suffer from water borne illnesses.

Fishermen's wives complain about the meagre catch in Kribi. Fish stocks have dropped to almost nothing after the pipeline was laid. There has been virtually no compensation for the thousands of fishermen whose livelihood depends on fish stocks. More than half of the fishermen have abandoned their pirogues. Those who stay can no longer afford to school their children or feed them regularly. The pipeline carries 225,000 barrels of oil a day and benefits to the US consortium over will be $8bn. Human Rights abuses and health problems all caused by the pipeline are common place.

Ship breakers in Baku and old oil platforms wait in the background to be broken down for scrap.

Fishermen have abandoned their pirogues. Those who stay can no longer afford to school their children or feed them regularly. The pipeline carries 225,000 barrels of oil a day and benefits to the US consortium over will be $8bn. Human Rights abuses and health problems all caused by the pipeline are common place.

Exclusive shops in Baku are everywhere. Shops sell diamond, $5000 suits and exclusive shoes. The rich in Baku are getting richer, but the wealth from oil is not filtering down to everyone, poverty is desperate throughout the city. People say there are very few middle class left. You are either Rich or Poor.

Fishermen in Kribi, look at the small catch a result of 12 hours fishing. Fish stocks have dropped to almost nothing after the pipeline was laid. There has been virtually no compensation for the thousands of fishermen whose livelihood depends on fish stocks. More than half of the fishermen have abandoned their pirogues. Those who stay can no longer afford to school their children or feed them regularly. The pipeline carries 225,000 barrels of oil a day and benefits to the US consortium over will be $8bn. Human Rights abuses and health problems all caused by the pipeline are common place.

Fishermen in Kribi drag their pirogue through the surf to go fishing. Fish stocks have dropped to almost nothing after the pipeline was laid. There has been virtually no compensation for the thousands of fishermen whose livelihood depends on fish stocks. More than half of the fishermen have abandoned their pirogues. Those who stay can no longer afford to school their children or feed them regularly. The pipeline carries 225,000 barrels of oil a day and benefits to the US consortium over will be $8bn. Human Rights abuses and health problems all caused by the pipeline are common place.

Fishermen in Kribi, pick at the small catch. Fish stocks have dropped to almost nothing after the pipeline was laid. There has been virtually no compensation for the thousands of fishermen whose livelihood depends on fish stocks. More than half of the fishermen have abandoned their pirogues. Those who stay can no longer afford to school their children or feed them regularly. The pipeline carries 225,000 barrels of oil a day and benefits to the US consortium over will be $8bn. Human Rights abuses and health problems all caused by the pipeline are common place.

Fishermen in Kribi, pick at the largest catch in 6 months. They had to travel 20km out to sea in a small pirogue to obtain these fish. Many fishermen die each year as a result of being forced into more dangerous waters by the oil companies. Fish stocks have dropped to almost nothing after the pipeline was laid. There has been virtually no compensation for the thousands of fishermen whose livelihood depends on fish stocks. More than half of the fishermen have abandoned their pirogues. Those who stay can no longer afford to school their children or feed them regularly. The pipeline carries 225,000 barrels of oil a day and benefits to the US consortium over will be $8bn. Human Rights abuses and health problems all caused by the pipeline are common place.