Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

These pillars outline requirements to manage armed groups and integrate them into statutory military forces during a war-to-peace transition.

Despite efforts for transparency, the minerals trade still fuels conflict and corruption; only joint action and accountability can ensure resources benefit communities.

Today, ribs of gold and other essential treasures are a major driver of one of the deadliest conflicts in the world.

A case that prompted a court injunction helps show executive orders on refugee resettlement and on South Africa are egregious and unlawful.

Foreign aid freezes imposed by the Trump administration endanger critical humanitarian programs in the DRC and threaten global healthcare.

The UAE has begun to take corrective steps to rein in illicit gold trade. The incoming Trump administration could find lessons there.

The Trump administration can open up other opportunities to advance broader policy, national security, and even economic objectives.

Lifting sanctions against mining tycoon Dan Gertler for “extensive public corruption” in the Democratic Republic of Congo would fail the victims of his schemes and undermine…

DRC meets legal requirements for temporary protected status, including through ongoing armed conflict and environmental disasters.

The latest on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.

Conflicts between industrial and artisanal mining should be considered as the clean energy transition increases the need for certain minerals.

Developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.