The Sangha region, in the north of the Republic of Congo, has been the scene of environmental crimes caused by semi-industrial mining for the past decade. This exploitation, based on the excessive use of mercury to extract gold more easily, is resulting in increasing losses of forest cover, degradation of waterways and destruction of biodiversity. These environmental impacts were recorded in a text report with photos and published on April 14, 2020 by Marien Nzikou-Massala, a Congolese journalist specializing in environmental issues.
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