Hundreds, possibly thousands, of miners are trapped in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, fearing arrest as authorities cut off supplies to force them out.
The ongoing standoff is a part of Operation Vala Umgodi, aimed at combatting illegal mining and increasing police presence at mine entrances.
As authorities implement a hard line on illegal mining, the situation has turned critical, with at least one miner confirmed dead and others seriously ill.
The government has suspended food and water supplies to the trapped miners in a controversial tactic, drawing criticism and legal challenges from activists.
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