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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Children Affected by Ethiopia Mine Pollution Need Justice

 People living near Lega Dembi gold mine in Ethiopia’s Oromia region have for years complained about serious health impacts, including children born with long-term health conditions, miscarriages, and stillbirths. Several studies have found high concentrations of toxic chemicals, including cadmium, mercury, lead, and arsenic, in the country’s largest gold mine. 

read more... https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/01/22/children-affected-by-ethiopia-mine-pollution-need-justice

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