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M23 Rebels Tighten Control Over DRC Coltan Mines, Generating $300,000 Monthly Revenue

todayOctober 1, 2024 4

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The M23 rebel group has solidified its control over the Rubaya coltan-mining region in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, imposing a production tax that brings in an estimated $300,000 monthly, according to a UN Security Council briefing says Reuters. The Tutsi-led group, allegedly supported by Rwanda, seized the mineral-rich area, vital for smartphone and computer manufacturing, after heavy fighting in April.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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