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Article

20 Sep 2009

Author:
David Leigh, Guardian [UK]

Greenpeace continues Trafigura pursuit over toxic waste

Greenpeace said today it would continue legal action against Trafigura, the London-based oil traders whose toxic waste was dumped in Ivory Coast in 2006, injuring thousands of Africans. Trafigura confirmed a last-minute £30m deal to settle compensation claims. That amounts to almost £1,000 for each of the 31,000 people involved…Greenpeace wants Trafigura prosecuted for manslaughter and grievous bodily harm, citing documents it says demonstrate the waste's high toxicity. Trafigura also faces a Dutch prosecution for allegedly lying about the true nature of its waste.

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Trafigura settles UK lawsuit regarding toxic waste dumped in Côte d’Ivoire - victims rights group says settlement "not fair"

Trafigura lawsuit (re hazardous waste disposal in Côte d’Ivoire, filed in UK)