Published: Apr 24, 2023, 22:55 IST | Updated: Apr 24, 2023, 22:55 IST
Intense sand mining from Uganda's wetlands is endangering the ecosystem and flooding nearby residential areas. The ramp-up in mining is due to the booming construction industry, and the wetlands are located near the country's capital. It has been exploited for a long time by sand miners, both legal and illegal.