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Eastern DRC: Increase in violence and rights violations targeting environmental defenders over the past six months

The occupation by AFC/M23 rebels of several territories, including Goma and Bukavu, has complicated the lives of environmental defenders who had sought refuge there, according to Acedh. The report identifies the different areas most affected by violations...

Alleged embezzlement of public funds involving DRC’s Minister of State for the Environment sparks controversy

In an official statement signed by its communications advisor, Michel Koyakpa Zuakondiri, the Ministry strongly condemns these allegations, which it describes as "false" and "unfounded," and aimed at tarnishing the Minister's image. "Unfounded information...

DRC: President Tshisekedi and his family involved in mining in Lualaba province

Several mining companies operating in the Lualaba province in the DRC have been negatively cited in a Civil Society report that accused them of polluting the rivers in this province. Activists denounce what they call the "unacceptable...

Investigations

Unmasking a NATO Youth Front: “Young Politicians of Canada”

By Alex Tyrrell and Yves Engler NATO fears losing its ideological grip on the young so the belligerent military...

Editorials

Emily Lowan Wins BC Green Party Leadership Debate as Voting Begins

Emily Lowan, the 24-year-old climate organizer and policy researcher, put her experience, vision and left wing policies front and center and emerged...

Opinion

Constantine Kritsonis Outlines Why Members Should Vote Against Elizabeth May’s Leadership

Constantine Kritsonis has seen it all. A six-time Green Party of Canada (GPC) candidate, longtime council member, and 32-year party activist, he...