Headlines: A turning point in the war in eastern DRC
The armed forces of the DRC have launched simultaneous attacks on M23 positions in eastern Congo following a significant development in the conflict.
DR Congo govt forces launch attacks on multiple fronts against AFC/M23 troops
The DR Congo government launched multiple attacks against AFC/M23 rebels, particularly around the strategic mining town of Rubaya, utilizing drone strikes.
DR Congo launches drone strikes on M23 at key coltan mine
The DR Congo has initiated drone strikes against the M23 rebel group at a significant coltan mining site, highlighting ongoing conflict in the region.
Congo in broad military offensive against rebel group
The Congolese government has launched a multi-front military offensive against the M23 rebel group in the eastern part of the country.
Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting for the Strategic Coltan Mine in Rubaya
Battles intensify in North Kivu, DRC, over control of the vital coltan mine in Rubaya amid U.S. military aid discussions.
Congo-Kinshasa: Deadly DRC Mine Disaster Highlights Human Cost of Coltan
A landslide at a coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 200 deaths, prompting calls from Global Witness for businesses and governments to consider the human toll of rare earth mineral extraction.
Families mourn victims of Congo mine collapse as search for survivors continues
Families gather in Goma to mourn victims of the Rubaya coltan mine collapse, while accusations against the M23 rebel group for illegal resource exploitation loom.
Collapse of a coltan mine kills at least 200 in the Democratic Republic of Congo; watch video
A coltan mine collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo, controlled by the M23 armed group, has resulted in at least 200 fatalities, with locals working in hazardous conditions.
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More than 200 people died in a coltan mine collapse in Rubaya, DR Congo, triggered by heavy rains, with reports indicating that women and children were among the victims.
200 deaths in Congo mine, learn how this could impact the global smartphone-laptop industry
A landslide at the Rubaya Coltan mine in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in at least 200 fatalities, with ongoing recovery efforts as the death toll may rise.
Massive landslide in eastern DR Congo coltan mine kills at least 200
A landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DR Congo resulted in at least 200 fatalities, according to local authorities, amid concerns over ongoing militia control of the area.
Mining disaster in DR Congo: Hundreds dead in landslide at coltan mine
A mudslide following heavy rainfall has resulted in over 200 deaths at Congo's largest coltan mine in Rubaya, located in a rebel-held area in the eastern part of the country.
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At least 227 people died due to a coltan mine collapse in Rubaya, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, amidst ongoing internal conflict and control by the M23 group and AFC rebel coalition.
More than 200 dead in landslides at rebel-controlled mine in DR Congo
Heavy rains in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo caused deadly landslides at the Rubaya coltan mine, leading to over 200 fatalities and many people trapped.
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern DRC, officials say
A mine collapse in the Rubaya coltan mine of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo resulted in over 200 fatalities, according to officials.