How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions
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The US has imposed sanctions on Rwandan companies accused of financing armed groups in eastern DR Congo through the illicit trade of conflict minerals. This highlights how conflict minerals contribute to ongoing violence in the region.
The US has imposed sanctions on Rwandan companies it says helped finance armed groups through the illicit minerals trade
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