Zambian Farmers Sue Chinese Mining Firms Over Environmental Damage

Farmers in Zambia have filed an $80bn lawsuit against two Chinese-linked companies, Sino Metals Leach Zambia and NFC Africa Mining, citing an “ecological catastrophe” from a dam collapse that released toxic waste into waterways, affecting 300,000 households. The farmers seek compensation and an emergency fund for health and environmental assessments after reporting severe health issues and crop destruction.

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