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An Algerian court has acquitted university lecturer and scientist Kamel Aïssat on all charges related to his opposition to a lead and zinc mine on Algeria’s Mediterranean coast, following an international campaign of solidarity, reports Susan Price.
Terramin and Ironbark have been trying to make tangible progress for many years
Algeria is being seriously affected by climate change, yet authorities have agreed to a dangerous new mine, a joint venture with South Australian based miner Terramin, reports Susan Price.
“A campaign in solidarity with Aissat and the people of Tala Hamza, Amizour and Béjaia is calling for the legal proceedings against him to be dropped and for an end to repression and intimidation and to respect freedom of expression.”
“The result of his public scientific and political stance, in particular his videos posted on social networks, against the Tala Hamza/Amizour zinc and lead mine project.”