Document #2091272

HRW – Human Rights Watch (Author)

Companies Long Ignored Gold Mine Pollution

https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/04/26/ethiopia-companies-long-ignored-gold-mine-pollution

ecoi.net description:
Article on gold mine that causes pollution and health problems for local residents; the government had ordered its closure after protests; mine re-opened without reducing pollution or permission by the government
Country:
Ethiopia
Source:
HRW – Human Rights Watch (Author)
Published:
26 April 2023
Original link:
https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/04/26/ethiopia-companies-long-ignored-gold-mine-pollution
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Available on ecoi.net since:
2 May 2023
Document ID:
2091272

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