The National Pulse

US imposes sanctions over illegal mineral extraction in the DRC


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The US has imposed sanctions on an armed group in Eastern Democratic of Congo and three companies, accusing them of profiting from illegal mineral trade. According to US officials, the group is forcing civilians into labour and executing people in mining territories, something that is against the law. To give us a clear picture in terms of what’s happening in the Eastern DRC is…..

GUEST: Aime Zoveni, Chief Editor of the Kinshasa Times

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