Chambishi, Zambia
Human Rights Watch documented persistent labor abuses at Chinese-run copper mines, including forced 12-18 hour shifts, inadequate protective equipment, and threats against workers who refused unsafe conditions or tried to join unions. Accused: Chinese state-owned mining companies operating in Zambia's Copperbelt.
Location
Zambia · Chambishi · 2023 (location generalized to protect survivors)
Response & intervention
Human Rights Watch field investigation, 170 interviews across three assignments. Report called on Zambian government to enforce labor law and mine safety standards. No direct victim services documented; advocacy for regulatory reform.
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