Lapis
Tolo News: A new investigation has revealed how Afghanistan’s multi-billion dollar lapis mines are driving corruption, conflict and extremism in the country. According to Global Witness the Taliban and other armed groups are earning up to $20 million USD dollars a year from Afghanistan’s lapis mines. In a statement issued by Global Witness it said: “As a result, the Afghan lapis lazuli stone should now be classified as a conflict mineral. Click here to read more (external link).
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