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Miners and body bags hauled from South African mine

Jan 14, 2025
26:26

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  • The ongoing rescue operations at the Stilfontein mine highlight the humanitarian issues surrounding illegal mining and the ethical dilemmas faced by authorities.
  • The rise of the Red Note app among US users reflects shifting public sentiment towards domestic alternatives amid concerns over foreign technology like TikTok.

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Rescue Operation at the Stilfontaine Gold Mine

A significant rescue operation is underway in South Africa's Stilfontaine gold mine, where hundreds of illegal miners are reportedly trapped. Authorities have rescued over 100 individuals while recovering 36 bodies, yet many more are believed to remain underground. Activists criticize the police for cutting off food and water supplies as a means to pressure the miners out, arguing it contravenes humane treatment. Public sentiment is largely against the miners, viewed as criminals contributing to economic losses, despite calls for their rescue and fair treatment before prosecution.

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