Kolwezi residents protest mining pollution
Residents of Dilungu and Bel Air districts are demanding compensation for housing damage and health issues.
Residents of the Dilungu and Bel Air neighbourhoods in Kolwezi, Lualaba province, demonstrated on Friday, October 30, to protest environmental and health problems they attribute to Ruashi Mining's operations.
The protesters are seeking reparations for damages, including cracks in their homes, dried-up crops, and an increase in reported health ailments.
The demonstration highlights ongoing concerns about the impact of mining activities on local communities and their environment in the region.