Statement on letter of urgent appeal on environmental contamination in Kabwe, Zambia
The Working Group highlighted alarming findings regarding the elevated blood lead levels among children and the environmental degradation caused by continued mining waste activities. The Chairperson urged the Government of the Republic of Zambia to take immediate measures including suspending hazardous operations, conducting an independent environmental and public health assessment, implementing clean-up and remediation efforts, and establishing medical and livelihood support systems for affected populations.
The African Commission reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Government of Zambia to promote environmental justice, safeguard human rights, and advance the objectives of Africa's Agenda 2063.
Honourable Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso
Chairperson, Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment and Human Rights Violations (WGEI)
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR).
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