{"id":226369,"date":"2024-10-05T18:14:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T18:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/05\/ghanaians-in-uk-join-anti-galamsey-protest\/"},"modified":"2024-10-05T18:14:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T18:14:34","slug":"ghanaians-in-uk-join-anti-galamsey-protest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/05\/ghanaians-in-uk-join-anti-galamsey-protest\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghanaians in UK join anti-galamsey protest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In a show of solidarity with their compatriots back home, Ghanaians living in the United Kingdom have joined the growing anti-galamsey protests.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1094201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20241005-WA0035-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The demonstration, held in front of the Ghana High Commission in London, aimed to raise awareness about the devastating effects of illegal mining, known as \u201cgalamsey,\u201d on Ghana\u2019s environment and communities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1094196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20241005-WA0030-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The protest saw a diverse group of participants, including students, professionals, and community leaders, all united by a common cause.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1094204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-05-at-15.15.27_1acd381e-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\"  \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1094205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-05-at-15.15.28_fa131e1d-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>They held placards with messages such as \u201cBlood, Gold, Greed!,\u201d \u201cWater No Bi Politics,\u201d and \u201cStop Illegal Mining Now!.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1094206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-05-at-15.15.28_94be174f-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\"  \/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>\u00a0channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a show of solidarity with their compatriots back home, Ghanaians living in the United Kingdom have joined the growing anti-galamsey protests. 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