Voix du Paysan Empowering and Educating Citizens for Social and Climate Justice
Community mobilization is gaining momentum in the Albertine region, where populations affected by the EACOP (East African Crude Oil Pipeline) project are denouncing the injustices linked to the exploitation of their lands. In the face of broken promises, inadequate compensation, and lack of transparency, local communities are standing up—peacefully yet firmly. Their message is clear: human dignity, justice, and respect for their rights must come before oil profits.
Communities on the Front Lines, United for Justice
The project-affected persons (PAPs) are demanding clear answers and fair reparations. They call on oil companies and judicial authorities to be held accountable for their actions. Supported by both local and international organizations, these communities are breaking the silence surrounding rights violations and growing environmental impacts. Their courage is inspiring regional and global solidarity.
Corporate and Judicial Accountability: A Just Demand
At the heart of this mobilization is a strong call for accountability from oil companies and the justice system. Too often, compensation-related disputes are delayed or ignored, creating deep frustration. Communities are demanding transparent mechanisms, timely justice, and meaningful reparations that reflect human, social, and environmental losses.
A Movement Restoring Hope Among the People
This grassroots resistance highlights the rise of community-based movements refusing to suffer in silence. In the Albertine region, the people are not begging—they are asserting their fundamental rights. By putting people before profit, they are charting a path of dignity and justice for current and future generations. The world must hear their voices.
The Editorial Team
