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Corruption & Money Laundering, Anonymous CompaniesQueen's Speech promises to clean up the the UK property market
The British government has called time on dirty money in UK property. The announcement to introduce transparency into the housing market should send a warning to the world’s corrupt that our homes are not for sale to secret companies.
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Equatorial GuineaThe risk of kleptocracy: from Equatorial Guinea to the US
This week an African dictator’s playboy son goes on trial in Paris for corruption and money laundering. This is a historic event: the first time an accused kleptocrat who is still in power is being held accountable for his actions.
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Oil, Gas & MiningUganda: Undermined
How corruption, mismanagement and political influence is undermining investment in Uganda’s mining sector and threatening people and environment
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Exposing the truth: annual report 2016
Global Witness has always been bold and innovative in the way we work. This year’s annual report showcases some of the techniques our campaigners have used to find the facts, expose the story and change the system.
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Cursed Treasure
A photographic journey into Myanmar’s famed jade mines and the links to the military and ethnic armed conflict which has engulfed the country for decades.
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Press Release / June 28, 2017
Congress moves to put an end to secret companies
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Press Release / June 22, 2017
Central African Republic: An inside look into the social media world of diamond smuggling
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Longform Report / June 19, 2017
Exposing the truth: annual report 2016
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Briefing / June 16, 2017
The EU's responsibility to act on conflict timber - a new framework for action
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Blog Post / June 16, 2017
How can Europe help stop the deadly trade in conflict timber?
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Report / June 16, 2017
Call to Action - Ensure Regulation of the Financial Sector and Avoid Environmental, Social and Governance Risks.
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Blog Post / June 14, 2017
How to stop dirty money coming into London properties
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Press Release / June 9, 2017
Global Witness reaction to formation of new UK government
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Press Release / June 7, 2017
Responsible companies should act on EU mineral law now, not drag their feet for four year phase-in
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Press Release / June 5, 2017
Uganda’s economy and unique natural habitats under threat from endemic corruption in mining sector, report reveals