UK: Lawyers film claim against Petra Diamond; allegations of human rights abuses at company's diamond mine in Tanzania
'Claim is filed over alleged human rights abuses at Tanzanian diamond mine', 9 September 2020
A claim has been filed in the high court on behalf of more than 30 Tanzanian nationals who allege human rights abuses at the Williamson diamond mine, owned by British company Petra Diamonds Limited, in Tanzania.
The claimants are represented by Leigh Day’s International Department, who have written to Petra Diamonds to detail the allegations which involve security guards employed to protect the diamonds on the mine from local people.
The claimants allege that they suffered serious injuries as a result of the mistreatment, including broken bones and serious head injuries, and some continue to be impacted by ongoing injuries.
The claim was reported in the mining trade press with an assurance from Petra Diamonds Limited (PDL) that the company takes the allegations seriously and has launched an investigation through a specialist third party.
... Leigh Day has asked for reassurances that PDL will take steps to prevent such action from continuing or happening again.