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Tanzanian Villagers Demand Justice from World Bank Over REGROW Abuses

3/5/2026

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Tanzanian villagers have formally complained to the World Bank about inadequate redress for lost livelihoods and human rights abuses linked to the REGROW project.
REGROW received $100 million and was canceled in November 2024 after abuse allegations by Tanzanian wildlife rangers.
The Oakland Institute contends the World Bank's relief efforts have failed.
Anuradha Mittal, executive director of the Oakland Institute, calls for accountability.

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Tanzanian villagers have formally complained to the World Bank about inadequate redress for lost livelihoods and human rights abuses linked to the REGROW project.
REGROW received $100 million and was canceled in November 2024 after abuse allegations by Tanzanian wildlife rangers.
The Oakland Institute contends the World Bank's relief efforts have failed.
Anuradha Mittal, executive director of the Oakland Institute, calls for accountability.