The United Nations in Ghana has reacted to the ongoing protest against illegal mining activities.
A statement issued by UN Resident Coordinator for Ghana, Charles Aba, said illegal mining has devastating effects, including economic, social, and environmental consequences.
He noted that the issue of illegal mining activities is not only limited to Ghana but across West Africa, and Ghana is no exception.
He indicated that among other things, it exacerbates poverty, damages livelihoods, pollutes the environment, negatively impacts health and water, disrupts peace, and fuels illicit financial flows.
The statement called on all protesters to maintain a peaceful and responsibleapproach and on the police to maintain professionalism in protecting law and order while upholding human and civil rights.
It further called on all leaders in Ghana, both in government, political parties, religious institutions, civil society, the private sector, and all citizens—across all opinion spectrums—to work together to address illegal mining.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana