Mine has been controversial for the past 15 years, with dozens of deaths reported in frequent clashes between police and villagers
, which had told investors that it had resolved the long-standing human rights issues at its North Mara mine in Tanzania, is facing new allegations that police have killed four villagers around the mine site.
In a human rights report in December, Barrick said it had “radically repaired” its community relations at North Mara. It said it had established “clear boundaries” with the local police, prohibiting them from entering the mine site except when requested by senior management for criminal matters.Barrick also said there had been “no new security-related human rights incidents raised to group level” since Barrick’s takeover in 2019.
But RAID notes that Barrick has a memorandum of understanding with the Tanzanian police at North Mara. The group says an estimated 100 to 150 police are assigned to provide security around the mine, and they are paid, fed, equipped and accommodated by the mine. The organization said the fourth person died after being injured by police officers on a road near the mine wall.
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