We are three civil society organizations writing to you in relation to human rights and environmental concerns at Glencore’s Badila oilfield concession in the region of Logone oriental in Chad. Following a recent joint field visit to local communities near to the oilfields we have a number of concerns and questions that we hope Glencore will be able to answer...

In June 2019, RAID conducted a field mission with PILC and AJTZP to several of the communities around the Badila concession. Our joint team interviewed more than a hundred residents, as well as members of civil society, local authorities and medical staff. A number of important human rights and environmental concerns were raised during our visit. These include the effects of a spill in September 2018 from a storage basin and its consequences on local residents; the use of military personnel to clear local residents from the land for the construction of the basin following earlier objections about ownership; the lowering of the water table affecting access to drinking water; and damage to homes...

Our organizations plan to publish a report based on the research and seek Glencore’s response to a number of questions which you will find attached...In the interests of balanced and fair reporting, we strive to reflect all relevant information in our research and publications. We would be happy to receive any information to the questions raised, as well as any other information you believe might be relevant...