Voice of America: 27 Miners Killed in Afghanistan

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

27 Miners Killed in Afghanistan Sep 15th 2013, 06:37 Officials in northern Afghanistan say a coal mine collapse has killed at least 27 miners and injured another 20. Authorities say the accident happened Saturday in Samangan province's Ruyi Du Ab district. Workplace safety standards are poor in Afghanistan, as in many developing countries. The government hopes to develop a wealth of mineral resources on its territory, a challenging goal as it battles a Taliban insurgency.

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