Chiatura Manganese Mines
Shukrutians end hunger strike after reaching deal with Georgian Manganese
Mining company Georgian Manganese has struck a deal with residents of Shukruti to bring an end to their hunger strike after 30 days. Residents of Shukruti, a village near Chiatura which sits above active mining tunnels, have been protesting on and off for almost two years over the collapse of houses in the village due to mining. The agreement was reached on Wednesday night after three days of negotiations. While the terms remain confidential, several of the protesters told OC Media that they
