Diamonds in the DRC
Peace deal holds no water as mass killings persist in Congo
Recent reports indicate the killing of hundreds of civilians in Congo by the M23, despite a peace deal having been agreed to.
Dispatches from the Congo: What will come of the attempts to hold Dan Gertler accountable?
This deal allows DRC to recover Gertler’s mining assets in exhange for dropping their lawsuits against the controversial Israeli billionaire. Who is Dan Gertler and how much do we really know about this deal?
Dispatches from the Congo: The rise and rise of Dan Gertler
From officials in the US administration to the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, Gertler was able to rally powerful allies to speak on his behalf.
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