The British government is acting unlawfully in refusing to put forward eligible UK companies and individuals trading in Congolese ‘conflict minerals’ for targeted UN sanctions, said campaign group Global Witness in an application to the …
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Global Witness takes UK government to court for failing to list UK companies trading Congo conflict minerals for UN sanctions
UN Security Council must act to stop mineral trade fuelling Congo war
Delegates from the UN Security Council visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo must act decisively to prevent natural resources fuelling conflict, said campaign group Global Witness.
See http://www.globalwitness.org/media_library_detail.php/968/en/un_security_council_must_act_to_stop_mineral_trade_fuelling_congo_war.…
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Metals in mobile phones financing brutal war in Congo
Metals found in everyday electronics items, such as mobile phones and computers, are being mined illegally in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and funding a conflict that has caused millions of deaths, said …
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Blood Diamonds – Time to Plug the Gaps
Civil Society Groups warn effectiveness of Kimberley Process compromised
A landmark scheme established in 2003 to prevent trade in conflict diamonds is potentially failing in its objectives, campaigners said today.
Ahead of a key meeting …
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