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Mpatuam Residents Protest After Deaths in Military Clash Over Mining
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Mpatuam Residents Protest After Deaths in Military Clash Over Mining

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa
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Residents in Mpatuam, Amansie West District, protested over the deaths of two people following clashes with the army over mining personnel.

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The residents are demanding that the military personnel leave the town.

Residents in Mpatuam, Amansie West District, protested over the deaths of two people following clashes with the army over mining personnel.
Residents in Mpatuam gather to demonstrate against soldiers. Source: Diamond 93.7
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The protesting residents gathered in red with placards to convey their frustrations on September 12.

The confrontations, which broke out on Monday and Tuesday, have heightened tensions in the community.

Reports indicate the clashes began after soldiers confronted residents allegedly attempting to access a mining concession belonging to Asanko Gold.

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The first death occurred during the initial clash on Monday. When the body was being taken to the mortuary, some angry youth reportedly dumped the body at the military base in protest, leading to another confrontation that resulted in the death of a second person, who was later identified as an Assembly Member, Sekyi Michael.

The Ashanti Regional Minister visited the community to console the bereaved families.

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Head of Current Affairs and Politics Desk) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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