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25 Nov 2014

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New case profile on Canadian lawsuit against Nevsun re alleged complicity in forced labour in Eritrea

[Business & Human Rights Resource Centre case profile of lawsuit filed in Canada against Nevsun Resources. The plaintiffs claim that the company was complicit in the use of forced labour by Nevsun’s local sub-contractor at the Bisha mine in Eritrea. Nevsun, headquartered in Vancouver, has denied the allegations.]

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New case profile on Canadian lawsuit against Nevsun re alleged complicity in forced labour in Eritrea

Part of the following timelines

Eritrean refugees file claim in Canada against Nevsun over allegations of forced labour at Bisha mine, Eritrea

Commentary: Canadian Court ruling opens the way for lawsuits against companies for human rights abuses committed abroad

[audio] Interview of lawyer representing plaintiffs in lawsuit against Nevsun over alleged forced labour at Eritrean mine

New case profile on Canadian lawsuit against Nevsun re alleged complicity in forced labour in Eritrea

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Allegations of forced labour at Eritrean mine are ''unfounded", says Canadian mining firm Nevsun

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Access to justice for victims of human rights abuses needs to be strengthened

[audio] Interview of lawyer representing plaintiffs in lawsuit against Nevsun over alleged forced labour at Eritrean mine

New case profile on Canadian lawsuit against Nevsun re alleged complicity in forced labour in Eritrea

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