Nine Dead in Military Clash at AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Gold Mine

Post Views: 741 AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Gold Mine A violent clash at AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi gold mine left nine dead and 14 injured. The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) reported that military personnel opened fire on unarmed miners. Local chairman Kofi Adams claimed the victims had no weapons during the incident. The confrontation highlights ongoing tensions at Obuasi, one of Ghana’s largest gold mines. Illegal miners often enter restricted areas, leading to security disputes.   Conflicting Accounts of the Incident The military and GNASSM have shared diffe...