Blood minerals and memory: the Great Lakes in focus
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The Great Lakes region is under scrutiny as a report highlights the illicit smuggling of coltan from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Rwanda, exacerbating the conflict in the area. Meanwhile, artist Grada Kilomba's project to create a memorial in Paris for the Rwandan genocide underscores the region's painful history. These issues spotlight the intertwined nature of resource exploitation and historical trauma, highlighting the need for sustainable practices and reconciliation in the region.
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