The military’s murderous tactics in defence of the mining giant’s profits caused outrage, with people taking to the streets of Obuasi town in protest and setting fire to several buses.

Six of the victims of the January 18 clash between some suspected illegal miners and the military at Obuasi were buried after violence at an AngloGold mining site.

In a bid to resolve the longstanding conflicts between the Obuasi community and AngloGold Ashanti, the Oheneba Poku Foundation has put forth a series of comprehensive solutions aimed at fostering dialogue and rebuilding trust.

Dr . Benjamin Otchere-Ankrah has criticized both illegal miners and military personnel following a confrontation at AngloGold Ashanti 39;s Obuasi mine that left eight individuals dead .

AngloGold Ashanti Ghana has confirmed a violent incident on its Obuasi concession, where seven illegal miners lost their lives, and several others, including a member of the security forces, sustained injuries.

AngloGold Ashanti Schools has announced a temporary closure following a wave of security concerns in Obuasi. The town has witnessed incidents involving the burning of vehicles belonging to private entities and individuals, as well as damage to private properties.

A miners' association said the victims were unarmed. The army said seven illegal miners were killed in a firefight.

Clash between soldiers and illegal miners at AngloGold Ashanti mine has left  seven dead, sparking protests in Obuasi.

Seven individuals who were among the victims of the fatal shooting incident at the AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, have been laid to rest .

The Member of Parliament of Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has questioned President John Dramani Mahama regarding his directive for the management of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) to fully cover the medical expenses of the injured individuals.

A confrontation at an AngloGold Ashanti mine in Ghana led to nine reported deaths and fourteen injuries, according to a miners' association. The Ghanaian military stated that the event resulted from a shootout with armed trespassers.

The death of seven persons in the clash between suspected illegal miners at Obuasi and state security officers stationed at Anglo Gold Ashanti has led to criticisms being directed at the host of Onua TV's morning show,