Ghana plans three-day protest over illegal mining, arrests
The Peninsula
Accra: Ghanaians are set to stage a three day protest this week demanding government action on illegal gold mining and the release of 54 activists det...
Accra: Ghanaians are set to stage a three-day protest this week demanding government action on illegal gold mining and the release of 54 activists detained for demonstrating against the illicit activity.
The government's handling of illegal mining -- particularly its impact on natural resources and rural livelihoods -- has become a flashpoint issue in the run-up to the West African country's presidential elections in December.
Fifty four members of the Democracy Hub pressure group were arrested on September 22 and 23 for blocking roads and burning tyres, and remanded in custody for two weeks, prompting outrage from the public and politicians.
Fresh protests are scheduled to start on Thursday and culminate in a vigil on Saturday, to demand both the activists' release and government action to stop illegal mining.
The #FreeTheCitizens rallies have been authorised by the Ghanaian police.
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