TotalEnergies hit by ‘human rights abuse’ lawsuit linked to East Africa projects

Uganda residents and civil society groups seek reparations, while supermajor ‘looks forward’ to day in court

High profile: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (second left) and Ugandan activist Patience Nabukalu (second right) took part in a demonstration against TotalEnergies' EACOP pipeline in Germany this month.
High profile: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (second left) and Ugandan activist Patience Nabukalu (second right) took part in a demonstration against TotalEnergies' EACOP pipeline in Germany this month.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 28 June 2023, 10:12Updated 28 June 2023, 10:12