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Landslide at waste mound in Guinea capital kills 30, government says
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- A landslide at a large waste dump in Conakry, Guinea's capital, caused by heavy overnight rains, has killed 30 people and injured 22 others, according to the government.
- The disaster occurred shortly after the government announced plans to close and relocate the landfill due to safety concerns, particularly during the rainy season which frequently causes landslides and floods in the region.
- Rescue teams are actively clearing the site using excavators, with reports indicating the landslide was powerful enough to bury an apartment building and nearby makeshift homes.
- Guinea faces significant infrastructure challenges and poverty, with millions living on less than $4.20 a day, despite holding vast mineral reserves like bauxite and iron ore.
- Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah visited the site to oversee rescue efforts and urged the public to remain calm, cooperate with authorities, and show solidarity.
