Artisanal Miners Reject Tiris Zemmour Quarry Evacuation Orders

Artisanal miners from Tiris Zemmour region held a press conference rejecting government orders to evacuate several mining sites, demanding presidential intervention and negotiated solutions. The miners argue the evacuation threatens the livelihoods of hundreds of families dependent on small-scale mining in areas including Azkoula and Bir Um Akrin.