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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Zimbabwe: Shurugwi's Pits of Death and Despair

It all began on October 28, 2013 when her nine-year-old daughter, Asa, disappeared soon after lunch only to be found dead in one of the many abandoned mining pits. The pits were operated by mining giant Zimasco. Weeping uncontrollably, Nyepesai narrates a heart-rending tale of despair, sadness and bitterness towards mining companies that exploit resources from communal areas.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201503050187.html

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