The Sentry calls for probe into DRC conflict gold
The Sentry report links DRC gold to Ugandan networks and ADF financing.
The Sentry, an investigative organization, is calling for an investigation into conflict gold circuits connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Ugandan networks. The group also urges sanctions against individuals involved in laundering this gold to benefit the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The Sentry's findings are detailed in a report titled 'Brutality backed by gold: The Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo'.
The report highlights the ADF's involvement in the DRC's gold trade. The Sentry's analysis aims to uncover the financial flows that support the ADF's operations. The organization seeks to hold accountable those who facilitate the laundering of conflict gold.
Separately, in Ituri province, a military position in Bule-centre, Djugu territory, was attacked on October 29. One FARDC soldier and three Convention for the Popular Revolution (CRP) militia members were killed. Seven other militia members sustained serious injuries, and local socio-economic activities were disrupted.
Why it mattersThe Sentry report calls for sanctions against actors involved in laundering conflict gold that finances the ADF.