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How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions
The US has imposed sanctions on Rwandan companies it says helped finance armed groups through the illicit minerals trade
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The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is being fueled by the trade in conflict minerals. These minerals, often used in electronics and other products, are being extracted and sold by armed groups that have been linked to violence in the region.
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