Documentary photographer Marcus Bleasdale discusses his project, Zero Hour: Congo, which uses gaming to increase awareness of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Artisinal Goldminers in Wasta North Eastern Congo in October 2004. Most of these miners are combatants who have controlled mineral rich areas and are profiting from their exploitation. Most of the gold mined in this region leaves DRC illegally and is sent to Uganda. Illness and disease are rife malaria being the biggest killer.
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