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Ugandan farmers launch UK court case against East African oil pipeline
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Ugandan farmers have filed a crowdfunded lawsuit at London's High Court against EACOP Ltd, the UK-registered company behind the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. The case seeks to enforce Ugandan law, with farmers alleging the project has harmed their livelihoods and land rights. The pipeline, running from Uganda to Tanzania, has faced widespread criticism from environmental and human rights groups.