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How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Jul 07, 2026 17:23 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Jul 07, 2026
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The US has imposed sanctions on Rwandan companies it says helped finance armed groups through the illicit minerals trade

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  • ID #14087
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Jul 07, 2026
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