WDACL: Inside the dangerous world of child labour in mining, by Maryam Rabiu For months, I traveled across different mining sites, witnessing firsthand the grim reality of child labour in the industry. I saw children toiling under extreme conditions risking their lives for meager wages, trapped in a cycle of poverty and exploitation. Many of these children, some as young as 13, spend long hours digging through rocks, carrying heavy loads, and working with toxic substances like mercury and lead. The air is thick with dust and chemicals that slowly eat...