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9 November 2022 Perenco Files

Toxic fumes and leaks: Perenco’s polluting oil business in Democratic Republic of Congo

By Leïla Miñano, Maxence Peigné, Geoffrey Livolsi, Dorian Cabrol, Alexandre Brutelle, Baron Nkoy, Lea Szulewicz, Alexandra Lucas Coelho and

Franco-British Energy giant Perenco is allegedly responsible for dozens of pollution incidents around its sites in the country. Read more "Toxic fumes and leaks: Perenco’s polluting oil business in Democratic Republic of Congo"

8 November 2022 Perenco Files

Investigators and politicians pile pressure on French energy minister over investment scheme affair

By Leïla Miñano, Manuel Rico and Maxence Peigné

Pressure is mounting on Agnès Pannier-Runacher as France’s transparency watchdog announces investigation in wake of revelations. Read more "Investigators and politicians pile pressure on French energy minister over investment scheme affair"

8 November 2022 Perenco Files

French energy minister’s links to discreet inheritance scheme raise ‘conflict of interest’ concerns

By Maxence Peigné, Leïla Miñano, Manuel Rico, Geoffrey Livolsi and

Agnes Pannier-Runacher helped her father, a former Perenco oil executive, launch a million-euro company for her children that invests through tax havens. Read more "French energy minister’s links to discreet inheritance scheme raise ‘conflict of interest’ concerns"

8 November 2022 Perenco Files

Accused of pollution and shrouded in secrecy: why oil company Perenco is worth investigating

By Leïla Miñano, Maxence Peigné, Manuel Rico, Geoffrey Livolsi and

The Franco-British firm is accused of pollution, wrongdoing and human rights abuse in several countries where it operates. Read more "Accused of pollution and shrouded in secrecy: why oil company Perenco is worth investigating"

29 July 2020 Minor migrants

Missing in France: The plight of Vietnamese children who are trafficked into Europe

By Leïla Miñano

Vietnamese minors arriving at France’s Roissy airport are abandoned by their chaperones. After claiming asylum, they disappear, enmeshed in a web of human trafficking. Our research reveals an institutional failure of government bodies who are not able to protect the children. Read more "Missing in France: The plight of Vietnamese children who are trafficked into Europe"

15 January 2020 Minor migrants

Minor migrants: Detained In Europe’s prisons

By Investigate Europe

Investigate Europe reveals that minor migrants are detained in shocking prison-like conditions across Europe, without adequate schooling or medical attention. And, they are exposed to abuse. Read more "Minor migrants: Detained In Europe’s prisons"