Felicity Nelson recalls her 17-day detention as a stark reminder of civil freedoms eroding in Ghana due to authorities' reluctance to address illegal mining issues.
The conditions in detention were horrendous; I was reminded of slave dungeons, with no light or air. I relied on family for food, not the prison.
Galamsey has transformed from a traditional method of mining to a major illegal industry, contributing to pollution and costing the state billions annually.
With over a million people involved in artisanal mining, the government faces immense pressure from both the economy and environmental consequences of galamsey.
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