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flag Over 100,000 in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province work in gold mining, driving economic growth amid concerns over Chinese involvement, environmental harm, and violent crackdowns.

flag Over 100,000 people are employed in gold mining across six districts in Afghanistan’s northern Badakhshan province, with operations ongoing in Shahri Buzurg, Yawan, Kohistan, Raghistan, Khwahan, and Arghanj Khwah. flag The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum says legal, transparent mining is a priority, citing economic benefits and job creation. flag Development projects worth 223 million Afghanis are underway, including roads and bridges. flag However, concerns persist over Chinese involvement, environmental damage, and security crackdowns on protests in Takhar, where mining-related unrest led to at least three deaths.

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