TotalEnergies Accused of War Crime Complicity in Mozambique Gas Project Lawsuit

Human Rights Group Files Criminal Complaint Against TotalEnergies

• ⚖️ The European Center for Human and Constitutional Rights has accused TotalEnergies of complicity in war crimes, torture, and enforced disappearances in Mozambique.
• 📌 A criminal complaint has been filed with the French anti-terrorism prosecutor, alleging direct financing and material support for a joint task force.

Alleged Abuses at Mozambique Gas Project Site

• 💔 The alleged abuses, including detention, torture, and killings of civilians, reportedly occurred between July and September 2021 at a TotalEnergies gas project site in Cabo Delgado province.
• 🔒 Journalists reported that soldiers from the Mozambique armed forces (JTF) intercepted residents and confined approximately 200 men in metal containers.

TotalEnergies' Response and Investigation

• 🚫 TotalEnergies denies the allegations, stating they have no involvement with the Mozambique army and that such claims require proof, which they assert has not been provided.
• 🔍 The company has requested an investigation by the Mozambique National Human Rights Commission and expressed confidence in the judiciary.

Project Status and Future Plans

• ⚠️ The gas project, led by TotalEnergies, was suspended in 2021 following a deadly jihadist attack.
• 🚀 The company announced last month its readiness to resume the billion-dollar project, with production potentially starting in 2029.