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US sanctions armed group, mining firms

US sanctions DR Congo armed group over illicit mining, ceasefire tested
The United States has sanctioned an armed group accused of illicit mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as both the army and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group traded accusations of violating a recently reached US-mediated ceasefire deal by attacking each other’s positions.
US Imposes Sanctions on Congo Armed Group, Mining Firms Over Illicit Minerals
The new sanctions, which restrict trade with U.S. companies and persons, also target the Congolese mining company Cooperative des Artisanaux Miniers du Congo (CDMC), which the Tre
Congolese mining company rejects US allegations following sanctions
The Congolese mining company sanctioned by the United States this week has said it "categorically rejects" allegations linking it to armed groups and mineral smuggling in turbulent eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
US imposes sanctions over DR Congo minerals sales
The Trump administration sanctioned four entities over their role in the critical minerals trade in eastern DR Congo as it seeks to implement a peace deal in the conflict-hit region. The sanctions target PARECO-FF,
US Announces Sanctions Against Armed Group and Companies Profiting From Conflict Minerals in Congo
The U.S. government on Tuesday sanctioned an armed group accused of illicit trading in minerals in eastern Congo as Washington tries to spearhead peace efforts there while pushing for U.S. access to the region’s minerals.
DR Congo: US sanctions armed group, mining firms
The United States has imposed sanctions on an armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, accusing it of profiting from mineral trafficking. Congolese and Chinese companies linked to this illegal trade have also been sanctioned.
US imposes sanctions on 4 groups linked to DRC’s conflict minerals trade
The United States government has announced targeted sanctions against a network accused of fueling conflict and engaging in illicit mineral trading in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as Washington intensifies efforts to support peace initiatives in the region while securing access to its vast mineral resources.
US imposes sanctions on Congolese militia and mining entities over illicit minerals trade
These measures represent the most recent efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to establish peace in eastern Congo.
U.S. Sanctions Armed Groups, Companies 'Fueling Conflict' in Eastern DR Congo
The United States government announced new sanctions targeting armed groups involved in illegal mining and those profiting from conflict minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).
US sanctions Congo militias, Hong Kong exporters over smuggled minerals
The United States has sanctioned an armed group aligned with Congo’s military, a Congolese mining company, and two Hong Kong-based exporters over alleged links to violence and illegal mining. ・The United States imposed sanctions on groups and companies linked to violence and illegal mining in Congo.

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