Criminal groups hinder international peacebuilding

Conflicts provide fertile ground for criminal organisations, whose interests lie in maintaining instability

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  • Organised crime in conflict
  • Opportunities for locals
  • Undermining the state
  • Protection rackets
  • Undermining peacebuilding
  • External actor challenges

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