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Deal #4433 Version #67617

Malawi
Created at
2014-08-14
Last update
2015-09-16
Last full update
2018-11-23

How did the community react?

Community reaction
Rejection

Displacement of people

Comment on displacement of people
The community claims that Lonrho Sugar illegally included 600 hectares of community land as part of the sugar cane plantation. The dispute is on-going despite the fact that the farmers have been paid compensation by the government of Malawi.

Promised or received compensation

Promised compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)
Monetary compensation for the 600 hectares of community land lost. However an on-going battle between the community and the company persists.