Uganda nonviolent protests against pipeline meet with more repression
On August 26, 2024, communities in Hoima Town and Kampala held peaceful protests against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The demonstrators, including project-affected people and activists, voiced concerns over the environmental and human rights violations caused by EACOP, which is spearheaded by TotalEnergies and the Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). Despite their peaceful intentions, the protests were met with police violence and arrests. In Hoima, police prevented most demonstrators from delivering a letter of demands, while in Kampala, 21 activists were violently arrested.
NVI Director, Michael Beer met with Ugandan officials in Washington DC and also protested along side climate activists.
The protestors are calling for an immediate halt to the EACOP project, reparations for the damage caused, an end to the violence against activists, and a shift toward decentralized, renewable energy solutions that benefit Ugandans. This situation highlights the ongoing repression of environmental and human rights defenders in Uganda. The international community is urged to stand against these injustices and support the affected communities in their fight for justice and sustainable development.
We invite you to contact the Ugandan government directly to express your concern and demand the immediate halt of EACOP. Together, we can make a difference.
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