Dutch Government Launches Inquiry into Human Rights Abuses in Mozambique

The Dutch government has started an independent inquiry into human rights abuses by Mozambique’s security forces, following allegations of a massacre of civilians reported by POLITICO. Finance Minister Eelco Heinen confirmed the request for an external analysis regarding the violations related to the Mozambique gas project.

The Dutch government is initiating an independent investigation into reported human rights abuses carried out by Mozambique’s security forces. This inquiry comes in response to allegations from an incident reported by POLITICO last year, where a military unit stationed at a gas plant owned by TotalEnergies was involved in serious abuses, including the massacre of civilians during the summer of 2021.

The operations of this military unit have been marked by violent actions against local residents, including kidnappings, rape, and killings. In a letter to the Dutch parliament dated March 4, Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen stated, “I have asked an external party to conduct an analysis into alleged human rights violations by the Mozambican security forces in the context of the Mozambique [liquefied natural gas] project.”

The Dutch government has taken a significant step by launching an independent inquiry into human rights violations linked to Mozambique’s security forces. This move underscores the serious nature of the allegations regarding the tragic events surrounding the gas plant. The investigation led by an external party aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the Mozambique liquefied natural gas project context.

Original Source: www.politico.eu