Minister Anywar bans issuance of permits to charcoal businesses in Acholi

Anywar said 70% of Ugandans depend on wood for cooking and that this must stop within a short time to save future lives.

A pile of trees cut for fire wood. Photos by Claude Omona

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalist @NewVision

State minister for water and environment, Beatrice Atim Anywar, has banned the issuance of all types of documents that facilitate the commercial production and trade of charcoal in the Acholi

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Minister Anywar bans issuance of permits to charcoal businesses in Acholi

Anywar said 70% of Ugandans depend on wood for cooking and that this must stop within a short time to save future lives.

A pile of trees cut for fire wood. Photos by Claude Omona

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