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HRW calls for investigation into Zambia toxic mine spill

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Johannesburg (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 Human Rights Watch said Thursday Zambia must investigate the health fallout of a major toxic spill at a Chinese-owned mine dam after reports of risks from heavy metal poisoning. The government has rejected reports that pollution remained after the tailings dam wall at the copper mine burst and released acidic waste into streams and rivers near the town of Kitwe, about 285 kilometres (180 mil
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HRW calls for investigation into Zambia toxic mine spill

Johannesburg (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 Human Rights Watch said Thursday Zambia must investigate the health fallout of a major toxic spill at a Chinese-owned mine dam after reports of risks from heavy metal poisoning. The government has rejected reports that pollution remained after the tailings dam wall at the copper mine burst and released acidic waste into streams and rivers near the town of Kitwe, about 285 kilometres (180 mil

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