Chad - Violent clashes in Bongor and Moundou (2013)

Workers employed with Chinese companies operating oil fields in Bongor and Moundou went on a strike to protest against management’s refusal to recognise unions. On 18 January 2014, violent clashes took place on the site Koudalwa in the area near Bongor. Workers have been struggling since April 2013 to conduct union elections and are demanding better working conditions and the resignation of the management that is not permitting them to unionise. In August 2013, the government ordered the suspension of the activities of the companies for flagrant environmental violations.