Clash in Guinea Over Illegal Gold Mine Ban Leaves 10 Dead

Guinea. At least 10 people, including five foreign nationals, have died in clashes between security forces and mine workers in northeastern Guinea following the government's decision to ban illegal gold mines. Thirteen people, including security personnel, were injured in the incident.

According to the government, the clash occurred on Wednesday in the Siguiri district, rich in mineral resources. The government statement mentioned that the clash occurred after protesters obstructed security personnel deployed on patrol to enforce the ban from November 2. The government has assigned the public prosecutor to investigate the incident.