President Akufo-Addo<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
In a bold move to tackle the menace of illegal small-scale mining, also known as galamsey, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has ordered the deployment of the police and military to crack down on the activity.<\/p>\n
The decision was taken after a National Security Meeting to assess the impact of galamsey on river bodies and the environment.<\/p>\n
The deployment of the security forces is seen as a major escalation of the government\u2019s efforts to combat galamsey, which has been a major concern for environmentalists and citizens alike.<\/p>\n
The activity has been blamed for the destruction of the country\u2019s water bodies, forests, and lands, and has also been linked to the deaths of several people.<\/p>\n
The decision to deploy the security forces comes amid growing calls for action against galamsey.<\/p>\n
In recent months, there have been several protests and demonstrations against the activity, with citizens calling on the government to take decisive action to stop it.<\/p>\n
The government\u2019s efforts to combat galamsey have been ongoing for several years, but the activity has continued to thrive, with many operators flouting the law with impunity.<\/p>\n
The deployment of the security forces is seen as a major step towards enforcing the law and bringing the perpetrators to book.<\/p>\n
Background<\/strong><\/p>\nGalamsey has been a major problem in Ghana for several decades, with the activity dating back to the 1980s.<\/p>\n
However, in recent years, the activity has escalated, with many operators using heavy machinery and other equipment to mine for gold and other minerals.<\/p>\n
The environmental impact of galamsey has been devastating, with many of the country\u2019s water bodies, including rivers and streams, being polluted with mercury and other toxic substances.<\/p>\n
The activity has also led to the destruction of forests and lands, and has been linked to the deaths of several people.<\/p>\n
In 2017, the government launched a major crackdown on galamsey, with the deployment of the military and police to several mining areas.<\/p>\n
The operation, known as Operation Vanguard, was aimed at stopping the activity and bringing the perpetrators to book.<\/p>\n
However, despite the efforts of the government, galamsey has continued to thrive, with many operators finding ways to circumvent the law.<\/p>\n
The deployment of the security forces is seen as a major step towards enforcing the law and bringing the perpetrators to book.<\/p>\n
-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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