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Des femmes battues accueillent les actionnaires de Bolloré
- GRAIN
- 29 May 2019
Pour dénoncer les violences faites aux femmes des communautés locales, des militantes se mobilisent devant l’Assemblée Générale du Groupe Bolloré.
Argentina: Piden informes a la Provincia por la venta de tierras en Tinogasta
- El Ancasti
- 28 May 2019
Pretenden conocer la propiedad y que se cumpla con la ley que limita la extranjerización de tierras rurales.
Feronia Inc. announces US$19.3 million private placement and related debt settlement
- Globe Newswire
- 28 May 2019
Canadian company operating oil palm plantations in the DR Congo announces new round of share sales to its existing shareholders, including the UK's CDC Group and the African Agricultural Fund.
Vinamilk, Lao-Jagro partner in organic dairy farm and resort
- Vientiane Times
- 28 May 2019
Vinamilk, Vietnam’s largest dairy company, has teamed up with Lao and Japanese businesses to build an organic dairy farm and resort in Xieng Khuang province, Laos. The first phase of the farm will cover 5,000 ha and the second phase is expected to expand the farm to 15,000-20,000 ha.
Bolloré faces lawsuit over Cameroon palm oil workers
- Africa Times
- 28 May 2019
As Bolloré Group heads to its annual shareholder meeting this week, the company is facing a new lawsuit against its Socfin interests, filed on behalf of Cameroonian palm oil workers by a group of NGOs demanding better working conditions for them.
Quelle justice pour les riverains des plantations SOCFIN ?
- GRAIN
- 28 May 2019
Une action de solidarité avec les communautés affectées par les plantations de SOCFIN en Afrique et en Asie a été menée au Luxembourg ce 28 mai durant l’Assemblée générale de la multinationale. Une dizaine d’activistes ont directement participé à l’AG pour dénoncer ses agissements et réclamer des actions immédiates.
What justice for local communities affected by SOCFIN plantations?
- GRAIN
- 28 May 2019
An action of solidarity with the communities affected by SOCFIN's plantations in Africa and Asia was carried out in Luxembourg today during the multinational's General Assembly. About 10 activists participated in the GA to denounce the situation and demand immediate action.
SALIC leads round for UK crop analytics company Hummingbird Technologies
- GAI
- 27 May 2019
For Saudi state-based SALIC the investment in Hummingbird reflects its ambitions to evolve into a global agribusiness investment company, and is a strong strategic move after its string of farmland deals this past year.
22 Liberian Indigenous villages file complaint against SOCFIN subsidiary at IFC
- Green Advocates
- 27 May 2019
In a complaint filed today, 22 Liberian indigenous villagers say the Salala Rubber Corporation is using World Bank money to expand and operate its Liberian plantations through illegal land grabs, sexual violence and intimidation of human rights defenders.
Bolloré demandado por diez ONG y sindicatos
- 27 May 2019
Su objetivo: obtener la aplicación de medidas para mejorar las condiciones de vida de los trabajadores y residentes de las plantaciones de aceite de palma en Camerún, gestionadas por una empresa de la que el grupo es accionista.
Le groupe Bolloré attrait en justice par des ONG : une action judiciaire inédite
- GRAIN et al.
- 27 May 2019
Huile de palme au Cameroun : les juridictions françaises doivent ordonner au groupe Bolloré de respecter ses engagements en faveur des riverains et travailleurs des plantations de Socapalm.
Bolloré group sued by NGOs in an unprecedented legal action
- GRAIN et al.
- 27 May 2019
Palm oil in Cameroon: French courts must order the group to respect its commitments for residents and workers of the Socapalm plantations.