Concerned Small-Scale Miners demand investigations into Manso Kaniago killings
The National Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association says the fight against illegal mining must not be waged at the expense of human lives and constitutional rights.
The National Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association has called for investigations into the killings of six residents in Manso Keniago, Ashanti Region, during a clash with National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) operatives. The Association, in a press release, emphasized that the fight against illegal mining must not come at the cost of human lives and constitutional rights.
They expressed condolences to the bereaved families and condemned the loss of innocent lives, urging an immediate, independent, and impartial investigation led by President John Dramani Mahama. The Association insisted that law enforcement operations should be guided by the law, proper procedures, and respect for citizens' fundamental rights.
They warned against a shoot-to-kill approach and emphasized that the fight against illegal mining should not undermine the credibility of the entire anti-galamsey effort. The Association called for accountability for any unlawful actions by NAIMOS officers and a review of NAIMOS operational procedures, emphasizing that environmental protection must go hand in hand with respect for human life, justice, and the rule of law.
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