Dozens of grieving families gathered at the Obuasi Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region to solemnly bid farewell to their loved ones killed during a violent clash with the military.
Seven community members suspected to be illegal miners who lost their lives during the clash at an abandoned concession belonging to Anglogold Ashanti were released to their families for Islamic burial.
A mass burial was held within the hospital grounds, with the Obuasi Chief Imam leading prayers.
The miners are reported to have breached a security fence at one of AngloGold Ashanti's abandoned concessions and were confronted by military personnel on guard.
