US EditionAt least seven people killed by army at Ghana’s AngloGold Ashanti mine
- Seven people were killed during a confrontation between soldiers and illegal miners at the AngloGold Ashanti mining site in Ghana's Ashanti region.
- The Ghanaian military reported that about 60 illegal miners armed with weapons stormed the mining site, leading to an exchange of fire.
- The Ghanaian government is investigating the incident and has ordered AngloGold Ashanti to cover medical expenses and burial costs.
- Local communities have accused mining companies of inadequate investment in regional development, exacerbating tensions and frustrations.
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Deadly Clashes in Ghana: Seven Killed in Confrontation Between Soldiers and Illegal Miners - teleSUR English
Seven people were killed during a violent confrontation between soldiers and illegal miners at the AngloGold Ashanti mining site in Ghana’s Ashanti region. The clash, which occurred at one of the country’s largest gold mining operations, has sparked outrage and reignited tensions between local communities, mining companies, and the government. Related:Ghana’s Supreme Court Dismisses Challenges to Controversial Anti-LGBTQ Bill The Ghanaian milita…
Seven killed in clash between soldiers and Illegal miners at AngloGold Ashanti site
According to the military, a group of around 60 miners allegedly armed with "pump-action guns and homemade weapons" forced their way into the AngloGold Ashanti site and exchanged fire with soldiers, leading to the deadly response.
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Ghana soldiers kill at least 7 people described as illegal gold miners
Ghana's military says that soldiers have killed at least seven people at a gold mine. The West African armed forces said Sunday that around 60 “illegal miners” carrying locally manufactured rifles and other weapons breached the security fences of the…
At least seven people killed by army at Ghana's AngloGold Ashanti mine
A Ghanaian small-scale miners’ association on Sunday said soldiers killed nine unarmed people at an AngloGold Ashanti mine on Saturday night, while the army said seven illegal miners had been killed in a firefight.
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