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11 Nov 2024

Uganda: 15 activists arrested over anti-EACOP protest; TotalEnergies responded, CNOOC and UNOC did not

On 11th November 2024, 15 activists who were protesting against Uganda’s ongoing oil developments were arrested by police and remanded to Luzira prison. The activists, primarily young Ugandans, were demonstrating against the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a major project they argue threatens the environment and the livelihoods of local communities. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed the arrests, stating that the demonstrators are facing charges of common nuisance.

TotalEnergies responded to our request by stating that despite engaging with Police and advocating for their release, the Police maintained their protocols, charged them in court the same day and remanded them to prison.

CNOOC and UNOC did not respond

Below is a detailed response from TotalEnergies

Company Responses

TotalEnergies Uganda (part of TotalEnergies) View Response
Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)

No Response

CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation)

No Response

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