The Pan African Movement Condemns Galamsey, Supports Ghanaian Protesters
05/10/2024
The Pan African movement has issued a statement strongly condemning the Ghanaian government's handling of galamsey (illegal mining) protests, which resulted in the unlawful arrest and detention of 53 citizens.
The movement denounces the government's prioritization of powerful interests over citizens' rights to a safe environment and demands immediate release of the detained protesters.
The statement also highlights alarming human rights abuses by the Ghana Police Service, including denial of access to basic necessities, life-saving medication, and lawyers.
The movement urges all civil society organizations, human rights groups, and justice-seeking individuals to unite against galamsey and oppressive forces perpetuating human rights abuses.
Key demands include:
an independent investigation into police misconduct and Judiciary's complicity, a full review of mining agreements, transparency on mining damage.
The movement denounces the government's prioritization of powerful interests over citizens' rights to a safe environment and demands immediate release of the detained protesters.
The statement also highlights alarming human rights abuses by the Ghana Police Service, including denial of access to basic necessities, life-saving medication, and lawyers.
The movement urges all civil society organizations, human rights groups, and justice-seeking individuals to unite against galamsey and oppressive forces perpetuating human rights abuses.
Key demands include:
an independent investigation into police misconduct and Judiciary's complicity, a full review of mining agreements, transparency on mining damage.