3 journalists assaulted at mining site in Ghana by armed men linked to Edelmetallum Resources Limited during crackdown on illegal mining.
Three journalists, including environmental activist Erastus Asare Donkor, were assaulted by armed men at a mining site in Ghana's Ashanti Region. The attackers, claiming affiliation with Edelmetallum Resources Limited, forcibly detained and beat the journalists before abandoning them. This incident highlights ongoing environmental degradation and follows the government’s renewed efforts through 'Operation Halt' to combat illegal mining. A police complaint has been filed.
October 20, 2024
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