Congo-Kinshasa: The Way That Minerals Are Mined Affects Conflict in Eastern Congo
Published on: Monday 29 July 2019
Analysis - Strong evidence links the mining of minerals to local conflict in several African countries. This is because minerals are prized by rebel groups and are a source of their financing. Examples include the "blood diamonds" that were used to finance armed groups in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
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