Reny (40) lost her husbad Sukirman (43 years) in a tin mine in Mapur, on 10 November 2012. He left 4 children, from 4 to 17 years behind. Bangka Island (Indonesia) is devastated by illegal tin mines. The demand for tin has increased due to its use in smart phones and tablets. Illegal tin mining causes environmental damage, injuries and regular casualties (100-150 persons die every year) among miners.
Reny (40) a perdu son mari Sukirman (43 ans) dans une mine à Mapur, le 10 novembre 2012. Il laisse 4 enfants de 4 à 17 ans. L'île de Bangka (Indonésie) est dévastée par des mines d'étain sauvages. la demande de l'étain a explosé à cause de son utilisation dans les smartphones et tablettes. Les Mines illégales son la cause des dommages écologiques, des blessés graves et décès (100 - 150 tous les ans) chez les mineurs.
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