Kayanza: Citizens’ Outrage Over Mining Exploitation, Persistent Poverty, and Alleged Use of Their Land Without Consent
Residents of the communes of Kabarore and Muruta in Kayanza Province, northern Burundi, are expressing strong outrage over their socio-economic situation. They denounce persistent poverty despite the presence of rich mineral resources being extracted in their area and sold on the international market. According to the residents, mining activities have not translated into visible local […]