Guinea opens illegal gold mining trial, 1,200 people arrested
Summary
Guinea opened a trial on November 12 over illegal gold mining in the Siguiri district. Authorities banned unregulated mining, deployed the military, arrested 1,200 people and expelled tens of thousands of foreign nationals who had come to work in the region’s mines.Key Facts
- The trial opened on Thursday, November 12.
- The case concerns illegal gold mining in Siguiri district.
- Authorities banned unregulated and illegal gold mining in the area.
- The military was deployed after the ban.
- Authorities arrested 1,200 people.
- Security forces expelled tens of thousands of foreign nationals who had come to work in the region’s mines.
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