Mining company flouting cease work orders, say Isseneru village leaders

David James

The Village Council of the Amerindian community of Isseneru, in Region Seven, has expressed concern over the continued operation of a mining company on village lands, which has disobeyed cease work orders issued by the authorities.

The village’s Captain, Dhannes Larson, and members of the Village Council during a press briefing yesterday morning told the media that the matter has engaged the authorities but to date no firm action has been taken against the company.

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