Illegal ruby mining in the administrative post of Namanhubir, Montepuez district, Cabo Delgado province, continues to raise concerns, amid reports of frequent shootings allegedly linked to struggles for access to ruby-rich areas considered strategic for informal mining activities.
A source whose identity has not been disclosed claims that shootings in the Namanhubir area are not a recent phenomenon. According to the source, such incidents have become a familiar occurrence in the area, although no specific dates, casualty figures or details surrounding the alleged shootings have been provided.
The same source identifies Maning Nice and Ncoloto as areas of particular importance in the context of ruby mining. According to the account, these locations attract people involved in mining activities because of the expectation of finding valuable gemstones.
The source also refers to the presence of individuals from Nampula province and points to competing interests surrounding ruby extraction in the region.
The allegations highlight ongoing concerns about security, competition for access to mineral-rich land and the challenges of controlling illegal mining activities in Namanhubir.
The claims have not been independently verified, and further information from local authorities and other reliable sources is needed to establish the frequency of the alleged shootings, identify those involved and clarify the circumstances surrounding the reported incidents. (Mozanorte)
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