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PARIS - Energy giant TotalEnergies (EPA:TTEF) SE has expressed its support for the commencement of official investigations by Mozambican authorities into allegations of human rights abuses by the country’s Defence and Security Forces in the Afungi Peninsula, Cabo Delgado province. These allegations, which surfaced in media reports in 2024, pertain to incidents that are said to have taken place in the summer of 2021.
In November 2024, TotalEnergies, which holds a 26.5% stake in Mozambique LNG, urged the Mozambican government to launch a formal inquiry to determine the veracity of these claims. During a series of meetings at the end of January with Mozambique’s newly appointed officials, including President Daniel Chapo, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné underscored the significance of conducting the investigation in line with the rule of law and respecting the sovereignty of Mozambique.
The Attorney General of Mozambique announced on March 4, 2025, that a criminal investigation into the allegations is now underway. TotalEnergies has pledged full cooperation with the authorities throughout this process.
Furthermore, TotalEnergies has sought the involvement of the Mozambican Commission on Human Rights (CNDH) to independently investigate the allegations. The CNDH confirmed on March 25, 2025, that it would review all pertinent information to ensure a thorough and just determination of the facts, as well as the protection of the rights of all parties involved. The CNDH will monitor the judicial investigation to guarantee transparency, fairness, and impartiality.
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The information regarding this investigation is based on a press release statement from TotalEnergies.
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