IRIN Asia | Afghan mining law “could strengthen armed groups” | Afghanistan | Conflict | Economy | Environment
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DUBAI, 28 August 2014 (IRIN) - A new law designed to regulate Afghanistan’s nascent mining sector could increase corruption, lead to forced displacements and even allow armed groups to take control of the sector, transparency groups have warned.
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The law, passed by parliament earlier this month, is likely to lead to the signing of several key deals to extract the country’s newfound minerals - estimated to be worth as much as US$3 trillion.