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Gold from eastern Congo reportedly finances IS-linked ADF rebels through Uganda
Reuters, via The Straits Times, cites The Sentry's estimate of $1 million–$1.6 million yearly from North Kivu gold sites.
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Bloomberg, citing The Sentry, reports the Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) finances itself with gold mined in eastern Congo and exported through Uganda. Reuters, carried by The Straits Times, says The Sentry estimates ADF revenue from gold mining sites in one area of North Kivu at $1 million–$1.6 million a year. The Sentry also cites cocoa production, extortion and kidnapping as sources of revenue.
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