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20 Jun 2012

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Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

[PDF] New Briefing Highlights Human Rights Lawsuits Against Companies Over Alleged Abuses in Over 25 Countries

Today the non-profit Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is launching its first annual briefing on Corporate Legal Accountability...This briefing draws attention to the latest developments in lawsuits brought by victims against companies in Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, France, Nigeria, South Africa, UK, USA and other countries. [refers to CACI, L-3, AngloGold Ashanti, Amesys (part of Bull), Chevron]

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Resource Centre launches new briefing - highlights human rights lawsuits against companies over alleged abuses in over 25 countries

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