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World Briefing | Africa: Congo: Six Arrested In Radioactivity CaseCongolese authorities arrested six people in connection with the dumping of tons of highly radioactive minerals into a river near the southeastern town of Likasi, the environment minister said. No further details were provided. A quarantine zone was set up around the site, six miles from Likasi, a mining town of 300,000 people. Tests on the river banks on Thursday revealed radiation levels nearly 50 times the limit for mineral exports from the country. Congo began an inquiry after officials said radioactive copper and cobalt ore appeared to have been dumped into the Mura River, a source of drinking water for Likasi. Tag CloudExternal InformationAdditional InformationWorld Briefing | The Americas: Bolivia: Constitutional Referendum Set...India to bid for Gandhi letter... EMI scales back Asia market operations... Morrissey complains that immigration has led to the loss of Britain’s identity... Where Am I?News Main Page - Business - World Briefing | Africa: Congo: Six Arrested In Radioactivity Case |
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