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PHOTOS: OBUASI CLASH- Families Mourn Seven Miners

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Dozens of grieving families gathered at the Obuasi Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region to say a final farewell to their loved ones killed in a violent clash with the military.

Seven community members suspected to be illegal miners who lost their lives during the clash at an abandoned concession belonging to Anglogold Ashanti were released to their families for Islamic burial.

A mass burial was held within the hospital grounds, with the Obuasi Chief Imam leading prayers.

The miners are reported to have breached a security fence at one of AngloGold Ashanti’s abandoned concessions and were confronted by military personnel on guard. The tragic incident has left the families of the deceased mourning their loss.

 

Medical officers are expected to conduct autopsies on the two bodies and submit an official report to the police, which will be forwarded to the President as part of the ongoing investigations.

Crowds continued to gather near the burial site, reflecting the community’s deep anger and frustration over the events that led to the deaths. Locals have called for a thorough and impartial investigation, demanding accountability and measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

In response to growing tensions, security in the gold mining community has increased following the burial of the miners.

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