Thursday, July 22, 2010

Congo gold mine!

This article explains how in Congo more than 15,000 people will be forced to relocate due to the opening of a gold mine. South Africa is one of the largest producers of Gold in the world; yet, the mine to be opened in the Congo is larger than any mine in South Africa. The people who are being dislocated by the development of the gold mine are living in poverty and the move may cause death and starvation to many. The government claims no one is being violently pushed out of the area and none of the security forces are armed. A church and cemetary are also being relocated with the opening of the mine!
While the progress of trade and industry are important in Congo, It is also important that it's citizens are taken care of. With the relocation of the 15,000 whom live in the area, the government needs to be sure all find shelter and refugee.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-10728503

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