DR Congo residents sue Chinese mining giant for widespread pollution
Summary
Residents of Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo are suing a large Chinese-owned mine and the Congolese government over alleged environmental pollution. The case could become one of the country’s most significant environmental lawsuits.Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed by residents of Kolwezi, a major mining center in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The residents accuse a large Chinese mine of causing environmental pollution.
- The Congolese government is also named in the lawsuit.
- The report describes the case as potentially one of the most important in the country.
- FRANCE 24 correspondent Emmet Livingstone reported on the case.
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