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Defend Community Rights in Ghana
The people of Prestea, Himan and Dumase in Southwest Ghana are in a tough spot. There is a mine adjacent to the communities that has twice spilled cyanide into the water supply. The deadly chemical killed fish, crabs and lobsters and polluted the river, which is the source of drinking water for the communities and its environs. Not only that, but the explosives used in the mining process crack the walls and foundations of nearby homes and buildings. The noise and vibrations from their blasting activities have worsened and become unbearable for the communities. Ghana has recorded more than nine cyanide spills since the liberalization of the mining sector, and this has affected community livelihoods, with tremendous impacts on women in particular. But the regulatory agencies still look on unconcerned. The people are shocked and dismayed that despite the frequency and scale of the cyanide spills and other human rights violations meted out to communities, these state regulatory agencies keep rejecting calls to impose tougher rules and fines on the company. Now Golden Star Resources, the mine's owner, would like to expand the Dumase Pit to mine the ore contained in the deeper part of the pit. This would involve the resettlement of the Dumase Village. The mine's expansion would include leveling low-income housing and schools, and should be done with the adequate consideration of community concerns and human rights. Cyanide spills from the mine contaminated local riverand streams in 2004 and 2006, and Golden Star Resources has yet to commission the independent health investigation requested by community members. The people have a right to decide whether or not a mine can expand in their communities, and you can help them. Tell Golden Star Resources to listen to the people whose lives they're affecting. Please help defend community and human rights in Ghana. Tell them to respect the rights of nearby communities. We cannot continue to behave like ostriches and pretend that all is well. Please read and sign the petition today.
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It is unconscionable to take advantage of those who don't have the education or financial means to preserve their own communities from the toxic byproducts of your company's profitable mines. If it wouldn't happen in America, it shouldn't happen in Africa.
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