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The Complaint.
A 187-page formal complaint. Two years. No response.
- Filed
- 9 April 2024
- Length
- 187 pages
- Filed with
- Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE)
- Subject
- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (ReconAfrica)
- Submitted by
- University of Toronto International Human Rights Program, on behalf of Kavango communities, Saving Okavango’s Unique Life, and the Economic and Social Justice Trust of Namibia.
- Allegations include
- Forced displacement, seismic damage to homes, unlined drilling-waste pits adjacent to community water sources, intimidation and surveillance of community members, threats of legal action against people asking questions.
- CORE intake commitment
- 30 working days
- Status
- No intake decision communicated.
Days since filing · 762 Ombudsperson’s office · Vacant since 20 May 2025
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University of Toronto IHRP — filed 9 April 2024
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