French energy giant Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre
Summary
A French energy company, TotalEnergies, is accused of being complicit in war crimes over a 2021 massacre in Mozambique. A human rights group claims TotalEnergies was involved in the torture and execution of civilians at a site near its gas project. The company denies responsibility, stating that government forces were in charge of security.Key Facts
- TotalEnergies is a French energy company involved in a large gas project in Mozambique.
- A human rights group has accused TotalEnergies of being complicit in war crimes.
- The accusations involve a 2021 massacre in the Cabo Delgado province, where civilians were allegedly tortured and executed.
- Mozambican government troops were fighting Islamist militants in the region at that time.
- The allegations were filed with French prosecutors by the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR).
- TotalEnergies denies involvement, claiming local security forces were responsible.
- The UK and Dutch governments are urged to withdraw financial support for Total's project in Mozambique.
- The exact number of victims killed at the Total site remains unclear, with estimates suggesting it could be as high as 194.
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