Demonstrators protest in Liberec against possible uranium mining

Almost 100 people demonstrated in Liberec, north Bohemia, on Friday against possible uranium mining in the region. It is the third such protest the area has seen in the last four months. Demonstrators launched the event in front of the local branch of the ministry for regional development, pending a decision on whether a uranium deposit in the area could be slated for eventual mining. Five local towns have opposed the idea, with some officials pointing to the Podještědí region as an important source of drinking water which could be threatened. Green Party member Josef Jadrný has said that, if necessary, organisers will pursue legal action.

Author: Jan Velinger