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Congo-Kinshasa: Swiss Firm Suspected of Complicity in DRC War Crimes
Hirondelle, 5 November 2013
Swiss federal authorities have launched an investigation into Swiss company Argor-Heraeus for suspected complicity in war crimes, in connection with the laundering of three tons of… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Swiss Firm Accused of Laundering Gold
DW, 5 November 2013
The non-profit group TRIAL has filed a criminal complaint against a Swiss company for allegedly laundering gold pillaged from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company,… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Swiss Firm Alleged to Have Laundered Pillaged DRC Gold
OSISA, 4 November 2013
On 1 November 2013, TRIAL (Track Impunity Always) filed a criminal complaint to the Swiss Federal Prosecutor against the Swiss precious metals refinery Argor-Heraeus SA for… Read more »
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Africa: Corporate Pillage Is a War Crime
OSISA, 4 November 2013
The laws of war, also known as international humanitarian law, have long protected property against pillage during armed conflict. Read more »
Swiss Firm Sued for DR Congo Gold Laundering
A non-profit group has filed a criminal complaint against a Swiss company for allegedly laundering gold pillaged from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Artisanal gold miners form human chains to excavate near Iga-Barrière, about 25km east of Bunia
