The report shows that child and forced labor are used in cobalt and other mining for green energy. The U.S. Department of Labor published the 2024 List of…
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Treasury Sanctions Congo-Based Rebel Alliance
The group’s access to U.S. banking is cut off due to efforts to overthrow the DRC government. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the rebel group known…
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Two-Week Truce Approved in Democratic Republic of Congo
The truce gives more civilians space to flee from violent conflict with M23 rebels. Secretary of State Antony Blinken applauded the two-week humanitarian truce established in the Democratic…
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House Bill Addresses Chinese Exploitation of Congolese Children
China uses children to mine the cobalt used in EV batteries. U.S. Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced legislation that would ban products containing minerals secured with…
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U.S. Cuts International Military Funding Over Child Soldiers
Full waivers will not be issued for seven nations. President Biden’s administration has issued a memorandum that identifies seven countries as using child soldiers in their defense forces…
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Secretary Blinken Speaks at Congo Hackathon Event
Competition exhibited projects that protect election processes and addressing misinformation. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke at the Election Transparency Hackathon Event on Wednesday, highlighting the importance of…
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