Fact is: Danzer and SIFORCO never intended nor facilitated any violence against the people of the village Yalisika. These incidents happened beyond the control and responsibility of SIFORCO, still we were concerned in helping the people of Yalisika in the best possible way, e.g. by giving medical care…In case of a conflict SIFORCO follows an internal two‐step strategy: First, and with absolute priority, we try to find a mutual, peaceful agreement…However, in cases of offences against law, SIFORCO…has to involve the local administration in a second step…We cannot be hold accountable for the unacceptable way this issue was handled by the local police and public forces. Therefore we welcome and support all independent efforts to investigate thoroughly the Yalisika event…