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Graphic The Last Stand of... Mineral deposits in Eastern Congo

Mineral deposits in Eastern Congo

Mineral deposits in eastern Congo are at the heart of conflict and the continued unhindered transport across borders and the funds from companies based in the EU and Asia are key to the continuation of environmental crime, destruction of gorilla habitat and atrocities.

Year: 2010

From collection: The Last Stand of the Gorilla - Environmental Crime and Conflict in the Congo Basin

Cartographer: Emmanuelle Bournay

Tags: crime ecosystems Environmentall rainforest Tropical

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The Last Stand of the Gorilla: Environmental Crime and Conflict in the Congo Basin

Environmental Crime and Conflict in the Congo Basin

24 Mar 2010 Rapid Response Assessment

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