The Unseen Crisis on Liberia’s Railway Operated by ArcelorMittal

 


The discovery of a lifeless body in a wagon of an ArcelorMittal train carrying iron ore from Nimba County to the Grand Bassa Port City of Buchanan is more than just a shocking revelation. It is a symbol of the deeper neglect and exploitation plaguing ArcelorMittal's operations in Liberia and other countries worldwide.

A train of this scale should represent economic prosperity, growth, and opportunity. Instead, it has become a moving graveyard, with many killed and others disabled due to corporate negligence and insufficient safety measures. ArcelorMittal’s railway, meant to transport iron ore for profit, now bears the weight of human suffering—silent victims caught in the shadows of an industry that prioritizes wealth over welfare.

Despite the tragic realities surrounding this railway, the Government of Liberia remains unbothered, failing to hold corporations accountable or ensure protections for affected individuals. The lack of oversight has allowed a culture of impunity to thrive, where human lives are sacrificed with no recourse, no justice, and no urgent action.

This discovery is not an isolated event. It is a glaring testament to the failures of corporate and governmental responsibility. How did this man end up buried beneath ore, unnoticed until it was too late? And how many more will suffer before action is taken?

ArcelorMittal and Liberian authorities must immediately address these concerns:

  1. Strengthened safety measures to protect individuals near railway operations.
  2. Corporate accountability for those injured, killed, or abandoned due to negligence.
  3. Government intervention to enforce regulations and protect vulnerable lives.

A railway should be a pathway to progress not a death trap. Liberia must wake up to the urgent need for reform, holding both corporations and governing bodies accountable before another life is lost to neglect and indifference.

Source: Liberia: Man Found Dead on ArcelorMittal’s Train Not Company’s Employee, Preliminary Investigation Reveals - FrontPageAfrica

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