Natural Resources

[EurAc Info] 13 October 2020 - DRC/Violence in the East ; BURUNDI/Ex-MP detained ; RWANDA/Major trial against Paul Rusesabagina and FLN

Submitted by VastyMiguel on Tue, 13/10/2020 - 16:57

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Oral statement - HRC45 item 10 - Governance in the mining sector in the DR Congo

Within the framework of the 45th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC45), the 5 signatory organisations wish to draw attention to some observations on the impact of the mining sector on the enjoyment of human rights in the country.

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Press Release - DRC Revised Mining Code, local governance, and COVID-19: Between aspirations and reality

During a webinar organised by 5 European civil society organisations in parallel with the 45^th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC45), representatives of organisations from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) questioned the effectiveness of the implementation of the revised Mining Code and its impact on the human rights of local populations, including in the context of COVID-19.

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[EurAc Info] 29 September 2020 - DRC/G13 reports electoral crisis ; BURUNDI/President's 100 days ; RWANDA/Rusesabagina admits backing rebels

Submitted by VastyMiguel on Wed, 30/09/2020 - 09:18

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Press Release - DRC Revised Mining Code, local governance, and COVID-19: Between aspirations and reality

During a webinar organised by 5 European civil society organisations in parallel with the 45^th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC45), representatives of organisations from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) questioned the effectiveness of the implementation of the revised Mining Code and its impact on the human rights of local populations, including in the context of COVID-19.

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