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Dangerous coal: Morocco's shadow mine in Jerada
A miner starts the descent into one of the tunnels with little to no safety equipment; most don't even use a harness. Source: Supplied / DAVID TIAGO ARAUJO BARBOSA
In Morocco's Jerada coal region, illegal miners continue to work under life-threatening conditions because there is a lack of economic alternatives and the local population depends on income. Despite government measures, security and health problems, social tensions and criticism of lack of prospects persist.
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