Afghanistan: Illegal Mining of Faryab Stucco Continues

Oct 28, 2017 | Qutbuddin Kohi, Pajhwok Afghan News
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Illegal extraction of stucco deposits in Sherin Tagab district of northern Fayab province has been underway for the past two years involving powerful individuals and militants. In the past, the mines would generate up to two million afghanis revenue for the government, but now due to insecurity and lawlessness, the stucco mine is illegally excavated.