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7 Apr

Human Rights defenders prevented from meeting victims of the Kilwa massacre.

Press release (.doc format) in English and Français.

25 Mar

NGOs welcome the publication of Congo mining contract review and calls on the government to ensure that renegotiations are fair and transparent.

Press release (.doc format) in English and Français.

4 Feb 2008

NGOs fear that DRC mining contract review process has been hijacked

Press release (in English, .doc format)

21 Dec

Military court of appeal succumbs to political interference in Kilwa trial

Press release (with Global Witness)

07 Dec

RAID praised on African News Analysis Blog

African News Analysis Blog

05 Dec

RAID, ACIDH and ASADHO NGOs release press release:
Kilwa appeal should take place in Kinshasa to reduce the risk of political interference

Press Release (English)

Press Release (Français)

28 Nov

World Bank and donors should address corruption and impunity in the Democratic Republic of Congo Press Release

Press Release (English)

Press Release (Français)

28 Nov

Economic Aspects of Key Mining Contracts: Press Release available in French

Press Release (Français)

18 Oct

RAID releases press release with Global Witness on the anniversary of the Kilwa massacre.

Press Release (English)

Press Release (Français)

20 Sep

RAID consulted for The Economist article about mining in DRC

The Economist article

12 Sep

RAID guide to the OECD Guidelines available in French

Les Principes directeurs de l'OCDE à l'intention des entreprises multinationales

Guide en Français

17 Jul

Victims of Kilwa Massacre Denied Justice by Congolese Military Court

Les Victimes du Massacre de Kilwa Privès de Justice par une Cour Militaire Congolaise

NEW REPORT:
Kilwa Trial: a Denial of Justice
A Chronology
October 2004 July 2007

Le Procès de Kilwa : un Déni de Justice
Chronologie
Octobre 2004 Juillet 2007

Press Release (English)

Press Release (Français)

2 Jul

DRC Court Finds Anvil Mining Employees Not Guilty Of War Crimes : RAID's Reaction To The Verdict

RAID Press Release (English)

RAID Press Release (Français)

UN Press Release (English)

12 Apr

New Report Proposes Economic Rationale for RenegotiatingKeyMining Contracts in the DRC

Also see: http://kamotominingproject.blogspot.com

Press Release

12 Apr

"Key Mining Contracts in Katanga: the economic argument for renegotiation" (Full Report)

Executive Summary

13 Mar

Groups launch international appeal:
A fair share for Congo! | Une part équitable pour le Congo!

Press Release

12 Mar

Human Rights Groups Denounce Obstruction of Justice Following Transfer of Kilwa Trials Military Prosecutor

Press Release

12 Mar

UK National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises Adopts New Procedures and Structure: Summary of Outcomes

Paper

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