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Capacity building for continuous progress in 3T supply chains

Capacity building for continuous progress in 3T supply chains

As an additional step in our ongoing efforts to support responsible mineral supply chains, ITSCI has developed a due diligence training manual for DRC exporters. The manual aims to build the essential knowledge to manage potential challenges and support progressive...

The “Good Mining Governance” Radio Show in South Kivu, DRC

The “Good Mining Governance” Radio Show in South Kivu, DRC

Radio can be an effective way to reach local communities in remote areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since 2020, communities in Shabunda territory can listen to a weekly radio programme aiming to provide information about the mining sector. The shows...

Joint visit in Masisi territory, North Kivu, DRC

Joint visit in Masisi territory, North Kivu, DRC

ITSCI helps foster stronger local governance of the 3T artisanal mining sector through stakeholder engagement, including via joint field visits in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other ITSCI areas. These missions are designed with representation of...

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Update on the situation in North and South Kivu, DRC

Update on the situation in North and South Kivu, DRC

The situation in North and South Kivu, DRC, continues to be a source of great concern as ongoing violence between the Congolese army (FARDC) or ‘Wazalendo’ non-state armed groups on the one side, and non-state armed group M23 and their affiliated groups on the other, continues to significantly impact local communities. ITSCI continues to be deeply concerned about the escalating situation and for the safety of civilians, including our locally based-field teams and member companies, affected by the conflict.

ITSCI reports that M23 have taken possession of an ITSCI office and other equipment and condemns all illegal actions by the non-state armed group

ITSCI reports that M23 have taken possession of an ITSCI office and other equipment and condemns all illegal actions by the non-state armed group

The situation in the DRC is a serious matter of concern. ITSCI continues to deeply regret the escalation of violence in areas of North and South Kivu, DRC, driven by the actions of M23 and associated groups. The offensive has created a critical humanitarian situation and has multiple other serious and negative impacts including the disruption of responsible sourcing activities and development benefiting local communities.
ITSCI strongly condemns all illegal actions by the M23 and human rights abuses by conflicting parties.

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Update on the situation in North and South Kivu, DRC

Update on the situation in North and South Kivu, DRC

The situation in North and South Kivu, DRC, continues to be a source of great concern as ongoing violence between the Congolese army (FARDC) or ‘Wazalendo’ non-state armed groups on the one side, and non-state armed group M23 and their affiliated groups on the other, continues to significantly impact local communities. ITSCI continues to be deeply concerned about the escalating situation and for the safety of civilians, including our locally based-field teams and member companies, affected by the conflict.

ITSCI reports that M23 have taken possession of an ITSCI office and other equipment and condemns all illegal actions by the non-state armed group

ITSCI reports that M23 have taken possession of an ITSCI office and other equipment and condemns all illegal actions by the non-state armed group

The situation in the DRC is a serious matter of concern. ITSCI continues to deeply regret the escalation of violence in areas of North and South Kivu, DRC, driven by the actions of M23 and associated groups. The offensive has created a critical humanitarian situation and has multiple other serious and negative impacts including the disruption of responsible sourcing activities and development benefiting local communities.
ITSCI strongly condemns all illegal actions by the M23 and human rights abuses by conflicting parties.

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