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Company responses to the report 'Carriers of Conflict'
Company responses to the report 'Carriers of Conflict'
Published 20 June 2017
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Isle of Man shipping company exits Western Sahara until settlement

The Isle of Man shipping company LT Ugland stated to media today that it will not undertake further shipments from Western Sahara to New Zealand.

Published 20 June 2017
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New report reveals the companies transporting conflict phosphate rock

A new report published by WSRW today reveals the names of around 100 shipping companies behind the transport of phosphate rock from occupied Western Sahara in 2016 and 2017.

Published 16 June 2017
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Saharawis won first round in conflict mineral cargo court case
A panel of judges in the High Court in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, judged this morning that the cargo on board the vessel NM Cherry Blossom is rightfully detained, and that a trial to determine its ownership is to take place.
Published 15 June 2017
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Wisby Tankers continues fueling occupation of Western Sahara
The Swedish shipping company Wisby Tankers continues its transports of petroleum products into the occupied territory of Western Sahara at same level as earlier, but a new vessel has started on the route.
Published 12 June 2017
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Swedish bank excludes phosphates industry in Western Sahara
One of the largest Swedish financial groups today announced they are kicking out four clients of Western Sahara phosphates from its portfolios, including the two leading Canadian importers.
Published 12 June 2017
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15 questions that Atlas Copco does not want to answer
The Swedish company Atlas Copco this week amended its statement on the company's involvement in occupied Western Sahara, but it refuses to further clarify its plans.
Published 06 June 2017
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Moroccan government confirmed Glencore exit from Foum Ognit
The deal on Glencore's departure from the Foum Ognit oil exploration block was signed already in January.
Published 02 June 2017
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Ballance takes in new controversial cargo to replace detained vessel
The New Zealand farmer-owned cooperative Ballance Agri-Nutrients is taking in another dirty cargo of phosphate rock from occupied Western Sahara while the vessel NM Cherry Blossom is detained by a court in South Africa.
Published 01 June 2017
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Protests in Palma de Mallorca against sand imports

About thirty persons gathered at the docks of Palma de Mallorca to protest the unloading of sand from occupied Western Sahara.

Published 30 May 2017
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UN Global Compact drops Vigeo Eiris case after own goal
The UN business ethics body Global Compact has decided to not go further on the case of controversial French-UK-Moroccan company since the UN body's intervention had leaked to media.
Published 30 May 2017
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Can the EU answer these questions on Western Sahara trade talks?
Today, the EU Commission will answer questions from EU Parliamentarians about its plans to negotiate a trade arrangement for Western Sahara, with Morocco - the country that occupies the territory. Such an agreement is not legal, according to European top court. The Commission’s trade plans are kept away from public scrutiny.
Published 30 May 2017
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Canada bound ship with conflict minerals released from detention
The Ultra Innovation left the port of Panama City on 21 May, and is currently heading towards Vancouver. The dispute over the ownership of the cargo could still be pending court case.
Published 24 May 2017
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Danish vessel with plunder cargo detained in Panama

For the second time this month, a vessel carrying conflict minerals from occupied Western Sahara has been detained by a national court. This time: the Danish vessel Ultra Innovation heading to Canada.

Published 18 May 2017
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New Zealand conflict cargo judgment set for 9 June

The South African court that is deciding on the ownership of a detained phosphate rock shipment from occupied Western Sahara, has set a date for its judgment.

Published 18 May 2017
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Glencore is departing Western Sahara
The biggest international company currently present in occupied Western Sahara is ending its operations in the territory, according to Swiss media.
Published 11 May 2017
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EU intends to ignore Court of Justice judgment on Western Sahara trade

The EU Commission is now seeking the EU member states approval to brush aside the judgement of the Court of Justice of the EU, by negotiating a new agreement with Morocco for trade with occupied Western Sahara.

Published 11 May 2017
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Ballance Agri-Nutrients admits to be buyer of seized cargo

The company which hardly ever responds to concerns over their imports of conflict phosphates from occupied Western Sahara has now started talking.

Published 04 May 2017
Video of the seized vessel
Video of the seized vessel

This film was shot in Gibraltar shortly before arriving occupied Western Sahara.

Published 04 May 2017
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Plunder vessel detained in South Africa on way to New Zealand

A bulk vessel was Tuesday this week detained in the South African port of Port Elizabeth for carrying phosphate rock plundered from occupied Western Sahara.

Published 03 May 2017