Türk emphasized the fact that gross human rights violations are still taking place in the country and may even be crimes against humanity that demand accountability through the International Criminal Court and universal jurisdiction.
The activities of the artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) have been very prominent in the gold sector, forming the basis of most discoveries such as the Tiira and Alupe gold mines, and that they have played a critical role in the local economic development if regulated well.