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    "id": 1609036,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1609036/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sigor, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Peter Lochakapong",
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    "content": "on Environment, Forestry & Mining regarding the seemingly illegal commercial mining activities taking place in Lami Nyeusi and Kambi Karaya within Sigor Constituency. There have been reported apparent illegal and unregulated commercial mining operations taking place in Lami Nyeusi and Kambi Karaya. Those activities pose serious environmental risks, including contamination of water sources, degradation of agricultural land, and destruction of natural habitats. Additionally, the activities threaten the livelihoods of the local communities and have contributed to increased insecurity due to inter-clan clashes over the control and exploitation of mineral resources. Further, the alleged operators are unlicensed and are employing unsafe mining methods, thereby endangering not only the lives of miners, but also the general well-being of residents in surrounding communities. It is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry & Mining on the following: 1. Provide a report enumerating all licensed mining entities within Sigor Constituency; 2. Indicate the immediate steps that the Ministry of Mining is taking to stop the ongoing illegal commercial mining activities in Lami Nyeusi and surrounding areas; 3. Measures that have been put in place by the Ministry to rehabilitate and restore areas that have been environmentally degraded as a result of those unlawful operations; and, 4. Outline the existing or planned initiatives to engage and support local communities in the management of mineral resources in a lawful, regulated and sustainable manner. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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