SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Radio Dabanga - Demonstrators at sit-in at Sudan gold mining company demand dismissal of governor
Radio Dabanga reports on citizens of South Kordofan, who are protesting for the removal of gold exploration companies amid the use of cyanide by mining companies that has been proven harmful to humans, animals and the environment.
The acting state governor of South Kordofan has formally ordered gold mining companies to leave, but the Rapid Support Forces, and its associated mining company El Juneid, refused to implement his decision. The RSF are also guarding El Juneid’s headquarters.
As a result, South Kordofan’s residents are calling for the dismissal of the acting state governor, citing his inability to stop gold mining companies working in the area, and his identification with the remnants and leaders of the former regime.
Sudanese human rights organisation HUDO called for the government to hold RSF commander Himedti accountable.