RAID: "OECD complaint filed against Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC) regarding DRC mining communities"

The complaint under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises concerns the impoverished population of Kisankala village and Lenge village, which are located on two mining concessions in Katanga province. Kisankala’s only clean water system has been in disrepair for over 10 months. There are also underlying problems such as claims concerning resettlement and compensation, the alleged absence of environmental and social monitoring, and the alleged behaviour of private security guards. The complaint does not relate to the Serious Fraud Office’s on-going investigation into the activities of ENRC or its subsidiaries in Kazakhstan and Africa.

RAID, FIDH, ACIDH: "Illegal demolitions in DRC – George Forrest International refuses compensation for dispossessed villagers, say NGOs"

In 2009, the Compagnie Minière du Sud Katanga (CMSK), which operates the Luiswishi mine in DRC, supported and participated in the demolition of hundreds of houses in the vicinity of the mine. More than 500 homes were crushed by bulldozers belonging to CMSK and several people were injured. Entreprise Générale Malta Forrest, a subsidiary of the Belgian group George Forrest International, had a 60% shareholding in CMSK. NGOs express their deep disappointment that an attempt by the Belgian National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterpresises to negotiate compensation for about 500 families has ended in failure.

RAID, MiningWatch Canada, EarthRights International: "Rape victims must sign away rights to get remedy from Barrick"

Following years of denial, Barrick Gold is implementing a remedy program for victims of rape by employees of its Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Remedies available include "access to counselling" and "access to healthcare". In order to receive a remedy package, women must enter into an agreement in which "the claimant agrees that she will not pursue or participate in any legal action against PJV, Porgera Remediation Framework Association Inc. or Barrick in or outside of PNG".

RAID, ASADHO, ACIDH, CCIJ, L'Entraide missionaire, Global Witness: "No justice in Canada for Congolese massacre victims as Canada’s Supreme Court dismisses leave to appeal"

The Canadian Association Against Impunity expresses its profound disappointment at the refusal of the Supreme Court of Canada to hear the case against Anvil Mining. It is unacceptable that in 2012, victims are still unable to hold Canadian companies accountable in Canadian courts, for their alleged involvement in serious human rights violations committed abroad.

"The London Stock Exchange – A haven for laundered conflict assets?"

A RAID report catalogues the inadequacies of the London Stock Exchange's regulatory framework. The Central African Mining and Exploration Company plc (CAMEC) was allowed to trade and flourish on London’s junior Alternative Investment Market (AIM) despite its close links to Robert Mugabe's ZANU PF party (Zimbabwe), the dubious provenance of its Congolese mining assets and the unsavoury reputation of key business associates.

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RAID, l'Entraide missionaire, ASADHO, CCIJ, ACIDH, Global Witness:
"Congolese victims’ pursuit of justice against Canadian Company goes to Supreme Court"

The Canadian Association Against Impunity has filed an application with the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of Congolese families. The case concerns the alleged involvement of Anvil Mining Limited in a massacre at Kilwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Anvil denies any wrongdoing.

RAID, OT Watch, United Mongolian Movement of Rivers and Lakes, Mining Watch Canada:
"Centerra Gold Inc. flouting Mongolia's environmental protection laws: organizations file complaint with Canadian Government.

A consortium of NGOs has filed a complaint with the Canadian Government over alleged violations of Mongolian Law and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

RAID, L'Entraide missionaire, ASADHO, CCIJ, Global Witness and ACIDH:
"Congolese massacre survivors to pursue justice at the Supreme Court of Canada"

The Canadian Association Against Impunity has expressed its profound disappointment at the ruling by the Quebec Court of Appeal that the case against Anvil Mining Limited cannot be heard in Quebec. The case will be taken to the Supreme Court of Canada.

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The Kilwa Appeal – A Travesty of Justice

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

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

NGOs fear that DRC mining contract review process has been hijacked

Military court of appeal succumbs to political interference in Kilwa trial

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

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

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

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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
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Octobre 2004 Juillet 2007

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

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New Report Proposes Economic Rationale for RenegotiatingKeyMining Contracts in the DRC

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

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

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