Deadly Landslides at Illegal Gold Mines in Colombia and Central African Republic
At least 13 people died in Colombia after a landslide at an illegal gold mine in the southwest of the country. Separately, over 100 laborers were killed in a gold mine collapse in the Central African Republic, leading to the closure of the mine.
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At least 13 workers killed in landslide at Colombian gold mine
Four members of an indigenous family are among the dead, witnesses said.
Read full article →Landslide at illegal gold mine kills 13 people in Colombia
At least 13 people have been killed and seven others injured in an unlicensed gold mine in southwest Colombia.
Read full article →Colombia: 13 dead in illegal gold mine collapse
Another seven people were injured and all those missing have been accounted for. Accidents at unregulated mines are fairly common in Colombia.
Read full article →Gold mine collapse in Central African Republic leaves at least 100 dead
**This video contains sensitive content** The death toll from August 18's gold mine collapse in Zamboye, Central African Republic has surpassed 100. Several survivors were also critically injured. An investigation has been opened to determine the cause of the collapse, identify the victims and those responsible for operating the site, and establish any potential criminal liability.
By FRANCE24
Read full article →Deadly border mine collapse exposes risks behind Central Africa's gold rush
A deadly landslide at a gold mine on the Cameroon-Central African Republic border has triggered calls for greater oversight of mining operations, after dozens of people were killed and many more were reported missing.
By RFI
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Sources said some labourers are still trapped under the debris. The rescue operation is in progress.
Read full article →Over 100 labourers killed in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic
The toll rose from about 30 labourers to 107 as Rescue officials recovered more bodies trapped under the mine in the past hours. The post Over 100 labourers killed in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The Mental Health Authority has begun steps to close down a spiritual healing centre in Kumasi where more than 2,000 people with mental health conditions are reportedly being housed.
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