Two weeks ago, Mozanorte reported on the
situation unfolding in Afungi, Quitunda, and the Palma district in northern
Cabo Delgado, where local residents are demanding the rights they believe are
owed to them by the company TotalEnergies.
Although the situation has not yet been
resolved, the residents calmed down, believing the company would take immediate
action to address the issue.
In an attempt to engage in dialogue, district
authorities went to Quitunda to meet with the residents, but they were not
heard, with the meeting limited to no significant progress.
A week later, with no signs of progress or any
comments on the matter, the residents decided to camp in front of the
TotalEnergies company in Afungi for three days, continuing to demand the rights
the company has so far refused to pay, despite being overdue for more than five
years.
The camp blocked the exit of any vehicles from
the company, preventing TotalEnergies from conducting its operations, except
for vehicles from the defense and security forces, who had no connection to the
company or the situation at hand.
During the three days, the residents organized
a shift system, as they could not leave the protest.
On 26/03/2025, feeling the pressure of the
situation, the company reached out to the district administrator, who met with
the protesters to engage in a dialogue.
After the conversation with the administrator,
the residents calmed down and returned to their homes.
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