The UK government has accepted a human rights complaint against mining and commodities giant Glencore regarding a toxic wastewater spill in Chad, where dozens of villagers – among them children – claim they suffered severe burns, skin lesions and sickness after contact with contaminated water. In September 2018, a wastewater basin holding a crude oil by-product collapsed at Glencore UK’s operations in Badila, southern Chad. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Injuries that form part of the complaint filed by three human rights groups against Glencore UK. If that fails, the NCP will examine whether the violations highlighted by the human rights groups occurred and will publish its findings. “We also note that UK NCP’s decision to further examine aspects of the complaint is not a finding against Glencore UK or a determination by the UK NCP that Glencore UK has acted inconsistently with the guidelines.

Source: The Guardian January 28, 2021 07:30 UTC