Daryl Bosu, Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana, has accused the government of sidelining Act 995's provisions on prosecuting illegal miners, saying authorities have opted to deport foreign offenders instead of prosecuting them, which he argues undermines the law's intent and reflects insufficient commitment to tackling galamsey.
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Daryl Bosu, Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana, has accused the government of sidelining Act 995's provisions on prosecuting illegal miners, saying authorities have opted to deport foreign offenders instead of prosecuting them, which he argues undermines the law's intent and reflects insufficient commitment to tackling galamsey.
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The Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana says the government's Blue Water Guards initiative, launched to protect water bodies from illegal mining pollution, is not delivering expected results and has limited visible impact. He urged a reassessment of the programme, arguing resources could be better deployed to established institutions like the Police and Minerals Commission.
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A Rocha Ghana's deputy director says the country's efforts against illegal mining are failing due to poor coordination among state agencies, despite appearing organized on paper. Fieldwork in affected regions shows worsening conditions, forest destruction, and water quality degradation continue despite government interventions.
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