The M23 rebel group has tightened its grip on the Rubaya coltan mining region in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This development has sparked international alarm due to its far-reaching implications. The rebels now impose a production tax on the mines, generating an estimated $300,000 in monthly revenue. Coltan, a crucial mineral used in […]
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