
Guinea· ConakryDeadly Landslide at Conakry Landfill in Guinea
A massive landslide at the Dar es Salaam waste disposal site in Conakry, Guinea, triggered by heavy rainfall, has killed at least 30 people and injured dozens, burying nearby homes.
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Deadly Landfill Collapse in Conakry, Guinea
First report 12h agoLast update 3h agoMultiple sources report the immediate aftermath of the landfill collapse, focusing on the death toll (around 30), injuries (around 22), and the destruction of nearby homes.
Reports highlight ongoing search and rescue operations by relief forces and the army, with government officials, including the Prime Minister, visiting the site and pledging resources, while also announcing the landfill's closure and relocation.
Residents express long-standing protests and warnings to officials about the landfill's dangers, accusing the government of ignoring repeated calls for its closure prior to the disaster.
One report mentions the tragic loss of five children belonging to a mother, emphasizing the severe human cost of the landfill collapse.
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