Justice Sought: Mariana Dam Collapse Moms Stand Firm in London

Victims' families seek justice in a London lawsuit over the 2015 Mariana dam collapse, Brazil's worst environmental disaster. The disaster caused 19 deaths, displaced thousands, and led to a substantial legal battle against BHP. The case underscores accountability debates and demands for restitution.

On Thursday, emotional scenes unfolded in London's High Court as mothers of victims from the 2015 Brazilian Mariana dam collapse sought justice. Their lawsuit is against BHP, a major mining corporation, for its role in the tragedy, which is deemed Brazil's worst environmental disaster.

Nineteen lives were lost, and thousands were displaced after the dam's failure unleashed harmful sludge, polluting the Doce River. The legal battle, involving over 600,000 claimants, is valued at up to 36 billion pounds. Claimants argue that BHP must take responsibility for the catastrophe.

BHP contends the case overlaps with existing proceedings in Brazil, having paid nearly $8 billion in reparations. The company refutes claims of direct involvement in the dam's operations. The landmark trial ends with high hopes for accountability and justice for those affected.

(With inputs from agencies.)