
Police detain four protesting miners from Georgian mining town Chiatura
The day before, five miners from Chiatura stated they had begun a hunger strike to draw the attention of the authorities.
The day before, five miners from Chiatura stated they had begun a hunger strike to draw the attention of the authorities.
Miners claim that the company is speaking in the language of ‘ultimatums’ and announcing ‘repressions’.
They demand that a government representative meet with the miners and listen to their problems directly.
Since 28 February, thousands of miners have been holding protests demanding that the state protect the rights of Georgian Manganese employees.
The company previously announced that it wouldn’t resume underground mining, citing ‘unprofitability’ as protests against the company continue.
Locals warn that the company’s choice to carry out open-pit mining poses a bigger environmental risk.
The Eurasian Development Bank previously rejected a loan of $100 million for the mine operation despite a signed memorandum.