Miniere illegali
Murder of Madlanga Commission witness sparks security concerns
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Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, was gunned down outside his home in Brakpan on Friday night after testifying about alleged police torture. The killing has prompted a national manhunt and vows from President Cyril Ramaphosa to strengthen whistleblower protections. Authorities are investigating possible links to his testimony or anti-illegal mining efforts.
Nonostante massicci investimenti, circa 8.000 minatori d'oro illegali operano quotidianamente in Guyana Francese su 591 siti, avendo estratto 6 tonnellate d'oro nel 2025. La prefettura ha pubblicato il 4 dicembre un rapporto che evidenzia la resilienza del traffico, sostenuta dall'aumento dei prezzi dell'oro e dall'inazione del vicino Suriname. Le popolazioni indigene subiscono deforestazione e inquinamento fluviale.
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Komodo district head Marthinus Maryanto Irwandi has assured that Sebayur Island is free from illegal mining activities. The statement addresses recent rumors of mining operations. Authorities inspected the site and confirmed it as private land owned by locals.