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Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC)

Years of blood versus minerals

Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) stems from a complex interplay of historical, political, social, and economic factors.

 

Decades of colonisation, followed by oppressive rule and exploitation under Belgian colonialism, left a legacy of deep-seated grievances and instability. Post-independence, political power struggles, ethnic tensions, and the proliferation of armed groups have perpetuated cycles of violence.

 

The abundance of natural resources, including minerals like coltan, gold, and diamonds, has fuelled conflicts as factions vie for control over these lucrative assets.

 

Weak governance, corruption, and the absence of effective state institutions further exacerbate the situation, creating an environment where violence thrives and accountability is elusive. 

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There are over 100 armed groups currently working in the DRC.

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Reports

Adebay

A city of 2 million, Goma is,the capital of the North Kivu region largely surrounded by M23 militiasmen.

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Bukombo

Located in Masisi, North Kivu, Bukombo has experienced many cases of severe violence and massacres throughout conflict in the DRC. In November 2022, the neighboring village of Kisheshe saw a massacre leaving several hundred dead and violence spilling out into the wider area.

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M23

M23 is a Congolese rebel military group that is for the most part formed of ethnic Tutsi, which is an ethnic group of the African Great Lakes region

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Mining Conflict

The incidents outlined across these reports illustrate a clear pattern of targeted violence against mining operations in the DRC’s eastern regions, often against Chinese owned mining firms that proliferate the DRC’s mining sector.

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