The fledgling government is in a bind, he said, as officials try to demobilize militias and bring these groups into the government security forces.

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Officials said the company decided to demobilize approximately 25% of the contract workers, or around 500 miners, to hire and train direct mine workers to enhance safety and efficiency.

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