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Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rule-breaking play wins Pulitzer Prize

Arts, Culture & Media

Playwright Lynn Nottage has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play about the rape of two women in war-torn the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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US companies must disclose ties to rebel mines in Congo

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Congo and your cellphone

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