Tragedy Strikes at Rebel-Controlled Mine in DR Congo: 200 Killed
A devastating landslide at a coltan mine in rebel-held territory of DR Congo has claimed the lives of an estimated 200 people, according to the government. The M23 group that controls the area has not responded.
In a tragic turn of events, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported that a catastrophic landslide at a rebel-controlled coltan mine has claimed the lives of an estimated 200 people. The incident occurred in the resource-rich area under the control of the M23 rebel group, although the group has not yet commented on the devastating incident.
Coltan, a Crucial Resource
Coltan, a mineral essential for the production of electronic devices such as smartphones and laptops, has long been a source of conflict and exploitation in the DRC. The eastern region of the country, where this latest tragedy took place, has been plagued by ongoing violence and power struggles between government forces and various rebel groups, including the M23.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: BBC News
