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3 Mar 2019

Fiji: Locals accuse Chinese resort developer of working without environmental approvals; resort site in dispute

A Chinese resort developer, Freesoul Real Estate, has been accused of working without the required environmental approvals and poor environmental management, resulting in polluted fishing grounds and destruction of mangroves and reefs. Locals impacted by the resort development on Malolo Island, Fiji, also question the developer's land ownership rights. The Fijian Government says it will pursue legal action against the developer. Media reports are linked below. 

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Freesoul Real Estate to respond to the allegations. The company did not respond.

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Freesoul Real Estate (Fiji)

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