CLEAN : European timber firms help fund C Africa conflict: watchdog

The video discusses the role of logging companies in the Central African Republic (CAR) conflict since 2013. These companies have been paying rebel groups, fueling the conflict, while European governments have not intervened. Logging companies operate with impunity, illegally logging rainforests and paying armed groups. European companies are also complicit, failing to ensure their timber is not contributing to the conflict. They knowingly pay armed groups, perpetuating violence and are therefore complicit in these crimes.

What role have logging companies played in the Central African Republic since 2013?

• They have been building schools.

• They have been promoting tourism.

• They have been providing medical aid.

• They have been supporting rebel groups financially.

What illegal activity are logging companies in the Central African Republic involved in?

• Building unauthorized roads

• Mining gold

• Logging the rainforest illegally

• Fishing in protected areas

How have European governments responded to the illegal logging activities?

• They have funded conservation projects.

• They have ignored the situation.

• They have imposed strict sanctions.

• They have provided military support.

What have European companies failed to do regarding their timber products?

• Advertise them globally

• Increase their prices

• Ensure they are sourced legally

• Reduce their production

What is the implication of European companies' actions in the Central African Republic?

• They are promoting peace.

• They are complicit in the conflict.

• They are unaware of the situation.

• They are reducing deforestation.