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Article

13 May 2009

Author:
Trafigura

Trafigura Statement [responding to BBC Newsnight program]

Trafigura was not responsible for dumping the Probo Koala's slops in Abidjan. This has always been made perfectly clear. The slops were dumped by an independent contractor, Compagnie Tommy, which was appointed lawfully and in good faith on the basis that it would dispose of the slops in a safe and legal manner. Trafigura cannot have foreseen the reprehensible and illegal way in which Compagnie Tommy then proceeded to dump the slops…Trafigura has always said that the appropriate place for this case to be heard is in court and we are not prepared to engage in a trial by media. Whilst we refute your allegations, in the light of the impending court hearing, Trafigura does not feel it is appropriate to deal with these matters via the media.

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Trafigura sues BBC's Newsnight for libel over allegations the firm dumped toxic waste in Côte d'Ivoire

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