Protest fast inside Kahatagaha graphite mine continues

Protest fast inside Kahatagaha graphite mine continues

January 23, 2020   10:40 am

The fast-unto-death launched by the workers at the graphite mine in Kahatagaha, Dodamgaslandais continuing for the third consecutive day.

On Monday (21), the workers of the graphite mine staged a protest fast based on salary increments and several other demands inside the 1132-feet deep mine.

The workers stressed that they would proceed with the protest fast as the authorities failed to provide a solution for their issues.

Commenting on the matter during a media briefing held yesterday (22), State Minister of Investment Promotions Keheliya Rambukwella said these issues must be resolved with humanitarian solutions.

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