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The Kimberley Process has lifted its 11-year embargo on diamonds from Central African Republic. While this means no “conflict diamonds” under the KP’s narrow definition, critics highlight it ignores human rights abuses, corruption, and violence. (1/2) 🔗bit.ly/3Oitacg

During @ParisPeaceForum, OROLSI Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration section and @OECD_BizFin organized “Conflict transformation and the role of responsible artisanal and small-scale mining”

Though the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition endorsed the decision to lift the ban, members believe it’s a sign of the KP’s failings, not its success. 🗞️Kimberley Process Lifts Embargo on Central African Republic @JCKMagazine @robbatesjck: jckonline.com/editorial-arti…

Let's connect at #UNForumBHR! During a Snapshot talk, Mieke Thierens (IPIS) & Thabo Lerotholi (KP CSC) will unpack the lived realities of accessing #remedy of communities affected by #diamond mining 🗓 Tuesday, November 26 🕚 11:20am - 11:45am 📍Geneva forumbhr2024.sched.com/event/1iIrX/sn…

Source of more harm than good for diamond-affected communities, the embargo on CAR 🇨🇫 diamonds had to be lifted However, this is another strong signal that the #KimberleyProcess needs serious fixing to effectively contribute to responsible 💎 governance kpcivilsociety.org/activity/kimbe…

Can ex-combatants in Eastern #DRC be reintegrated in artisanal mining after their demobilization? That was the bold question of the @ParisPeaceForum moderated by IPIS’ Researcher Guillaume de Brier. For the panelists interactions between #ASM and #DDR should be developed.

🚢 The port as a gateway to violence? 🔫 The upcoming Debating Development panel session will be on arms trade through the port of Antwerp 🎙️ Invited speakers from @IPISResearch, @Vredesactie and @IOBUA ✍️ register online uantwerpen.be/en/centres/uso…

Without real, transformative change, KP reform cycle risks joining long list of missed opportunities Civil society calls for the KP to prioritise genuine conflict prevention, transparency, and accountability in diamonds 💎 supply chains 📣 kpcivilsociety.org/activity/witho… #KPPlenary2004

The limits of the #KimberleyProcess 💎 presented by @KPCivilSociety1 On the eve of the KP Plenary meeting, these interviews are a timely reminder of the urgency for the KP to #reform to ensure diamonds are not tainted by violence: youtube.com/watch?v=IuEnLF… 📹 ©Mara Bragaglia

🎬 "According to the #KimberleyProcess, 99% of diamonds in the international trade today are supposed to be conflict-free diamonds. But for civil society, this is far from a reality." Italian jeweler Mara Bragaglia interviewed CSC members 📹 TRAILER: youtube.com/watch?v=qxBOc-…

Events like this stress the importance of responsible mining and human rights and environmental due diligence to the highest standards and of providing #remediation that is adapted to the local context and the long-term needs of those affected. ipisresearch.be/publication/pe…

Two years ago, on November 7th, the tailings dam of the Williamson Diamond mine in Tanzania burst. While affected persons were compensated swiftly, many still feel the impact of this environmental mining accident to this day. ipisresearch.be/publication/pe…

Happy to take part in the exchange of regional experiences at the #JukwaaLaUziduaji2024 🇹🇿 Zacharie Bulakali drew from IPIS' work in the 🇨🇩 to highlight the potential of #ASM and the role civil society can play for more responsible #supplychains #datacollection #responsiblemining

7/ La résolution durable du conflit nécessitera des années de dialogue local et de médiation pour défaire l'implication des milices dans la gouvernance locale, résoudre les questions foncières et réparer les relations intercommunautaires. #M23 #RDC theconversation.com/rd-congo-les-r…

6/ Néanmoins, les tensions ethniques qui en découlent vont marquer les relations entre les communautés pendant des années. Et ce d'autant plus que divers groupes armés locaux, appelés « #Wazalendo », se sont développés dans le conflit actuel.

5/ En raison de l'application limitée des lois foncières, les revendications sont souvent garanties par le recours aux groupes armés Le M23 est perçu comme le gardien de l'accès à la terre de la communauté tutsie, même si la plupart des Tutsis n'ont pas demandé cette 'protection'

4/ Les ressources de la RDC jouent un rôle important dans le conflit M23, mais notre étude souligne les racines historiques du conflit ainsi que ses impacts profonds au niveau local. Le rapport complet : ipisresearch.be/fr/publication…

3/ La stratégie du ‘Mouvement du 23 mars’ #M23 repose notamment sur : - L'affaiblissement et le remplacement des autorités (coutumières) locales - La prise de contrôle des routes commerciales stratégiques - La mise en place un système de taxation général. theconversation.com/rd-congo-les-r…

Le ‘Mouvement du 23 mars’ #M23 est souvent perçu comme cherchant à contrôler les sites miniers dans l’est de la #RDC. Dans @TC_Africa, @KenMatthysen et @peerschouten expliquent pourquoi cette analyse ne reflète pas la situation dans son ensemble : theconversation.com/rd-congo-les-r… 🧵 1/

2/ Des entretiens menés par ASSODIP au Nord-Kivu révèlent que le M23 emploie une stratégie visant à affaiblir et remplacer les autorités locales, non seulement pour le contrôle des ressources, mais aussi pour renforcer ses positions et sa force militaires.