Eight Dead in Obuasi Clash between Soldiers, Miners

A violent clash between military personnel and small-scale miners at the AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine in Ghana has resulted in at least eight fatalities and numerous injuries. The confrontation, which occurred late Saturday night, involved miners reportedly attempting to access a mine shaft, leading to gunfire and chaos. Eyewitness accounts suggest that about ten miners may have lost their lives, with several others receiving treatment for gunshot wounds at local hospitals. Additionally, four vehicles were set ablaze during the incident, escalating tensions in the region, which has a history of conflicts between the mining company and illegal miners. Authorities have deployed police and military units to restore order, and the situation remains fluid as investigations continue. The AGA School in the vicinity has been closed in response to the unrest.