Plaintiffs allege security strategy directly caused extensive human rights abuses

Joseph Morton, Mugglehead Magazine

A Canadian gold mining giant has been charged with human rights violations for its activities in Tanzania.

Hearings commenced yesterday against Barrick Gold Corp (TSX: ABX) (NYSE: GOLD) at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto. Brought forth by lawyers on behalf of 32 plaintiffs, including the Indigenous Kuria from villages surrounding Barrick’s North Mara Gold Mine in Tarime District.

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