Question 5612 — foreign policy

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Mr. Benoît Biteau draws the attention of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs to the worrying situation linked to the mining activities of a French group in Senegal and its subsidiary in the Lompoul region. For several years, the extraction activities of zircon and other minerals by this mining company have raised serious concerns among local populations. In fact, several thousand peasants were forced to cede their land to make way for mining, without receiving fair compensation. In addition, the environmental impact of these operations is devastating: destruction of a unique ecosystem, depletion of water resources and alteration of agricultural land vital for vegetable production in Niayes, an essential region for Senegalese agriculture. Beyond ecological concerns, this project has led to forced relocations of populations, precarious living conditions for displaced people, as well as considerable economic losses for farmers and local tourism businesses. Despite the numerous denunciations and local mobilizations, the Senegalese authorities seem to support this activity despite the fact that the compensation received by the affected populations is judged insufficient. As a member of the France - Senegal friendship group, the MP would like to know the position of the French Government on the impact of the activities of the subsidiary of this group in Senegal. More concretely, he would like to know what commitments the Government has made to ensure that French companies operating internationally respect strict standards in terms of human rights and respect for the environment.

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