The Burkinabè government has announced a major operation to remove minors from gold mining sites and warned that parents involved in their exploitation will face justice. This move aims to put an end to child exploitation in orpaillage activities. According to the Minister of Family and Solidarity, Lieutenant-Colonel Passowendé Pélagie Kaboré, parents who send their children to work in gold mines will be held accountable.
In an interview with RTB, Minister Kaboré urged parents to take responsibility for their children and not send them to work in gold mines. She emphasized that the government will apply the law with firmness and that parents who send their children to these sites will face the consequences. The minister also called on transporters who transport children to these sites to respect regulations and not serve as relays for recruitment networks.
The government's decision comes amid a context marked by the repatriation of thousands of Burkinabè who worked in orpaillage in Guinea. Minister Kaboré stressed that it is the responsibility of parents and other actors to protect minors. She invited parents to take their responsibilities and understand that the government will be intransigent on this issue.
The Minister of Family and Solidarity also pointed out the responsibility of transporters who transport children to gold mining sites. She urged them to respect the regulations governing the movement of minors and not to serve as relays for networks that recruit them. This warning is part of the government's efforts to combat child exploitation in orpaillage.
The Burkinabè government aims to protect minors and hold accountable those who exploit them. According to Minister Kaboré, if a child is found on a mining site, the authorities will look for the parents and hold them accountable before the law. This decision demonstrates the government's commitment to fighting child exploitation.
The issue of child exploitation in orpaillage has become a major concern in Burkina Faso. The government's decision to crack down on parents who send their children to gold mines is a step towards protecting minors. The authorities will work to ensure that children are not exploited and that those responsible are held accountable.
The government's operation to remove minors from gold mining sites is part of a broader effort to protect children and promote their well-being. By holding parents and transporters accountable, the government aims to prevent child exploitation and ensure that children are able to access education and other opportunities.
Key points
- Parents who send children to work in gold mines will face justice.
- Government to apply law with firmness to combat child exploitation.
- Transporters also warned to respect regulations governing minors' movement.
