Total Energy (Dennis Taust/Getty Images)
French prosecutors will provide additional information to survivors and families of victims of jihadist attacks in Mozambique in 2021 before deciding whether to launch an investigation into allegations of involuntary manslaughter against Total Energy Officials said that they had asked for.
On March 24, 2021, Islamic State-linked militants killed dozens of people in the Mozambique port city of Palma near a large-scale liquefied gas project being developed by a French energy company.
The entire attack in Cabo Delgado province lasted several days and claimed hundreds of lives. Some of the victims were beheaded, and thousands fled their homes.
The legal complaint filed by three South African and British national survivors and four relatives of the victims alleges that Total Energy failed to protect subcontractors and provide fuel to evacuate civilians by helicopter. accused.
The prosecutor's office told AFP that after receiving comments from Total Energy and additional information from survivors and victims' families, it would decide whether to “bring charges, shelve charges, or conduct a more detailed investigation.” He said he would decide.
Total Energy on Monday declined to comment on the matter, instead pointing to its statements when the complaint was filed last October, saying the company categorically rejects the charges and has committed its employees, subcontractors and He said he helped evacuate 2,500 people, including civilians.
We live in a world where fact and fiction blur
Who we choose to trust can have a huge impact on our lives. Join thousands of passionate South Africans who rely on News24 to bring you trusted news every day. To celebrate our 25th anniversary, become a News24 subscriber to ensure we keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
