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Individuals from DRC complaint to UK NCP about AngloGold Ashanti PLC
A case was filed by individuals from the Democratic Republic of Congo against AngloGold Ashanti PLC concerning failure to carry out human rights due diligence allegations.
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The complaint has been filed by John Namegabe Bugabo on behalf of the affected communities. It has come from more than 2,360 households in the villages of Mege and Bandayi in the territory of Watsa, Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The complaint has been filed by with the UK National Contact Point (NCP) against AngloGold Ashanti PLC. The allegations concern the forced relocation of the affected communities and related harms that unfolded in events of 22 October 2021. This includes the lead up to and aftermath of the event.
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| Document | Date |
|---|---|
| Initial assessment | 12 December 2025 |
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Published 12 December 2025