A big news is coming out from the Congo. Where a gold mine collapsed in the south Kivu province of Eastern Congo, killing at least 10 people. The accident occurred late Wednesday night in a mine named Luhihi in the Kabare area, which is in the rebel -controlled area. In the case, the Deputy Governor World Masumbuko Bonge, appointed by the rebel group, informed that the incident occurred due to the natural disaster caused by climate change. He said that security standards were ignored in the mine. Explain that the figure of dead in the case can also increase.
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Dead bodies are still buried in debris
Former Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi has also confirmed the incident. He also told that many bodies are still buried under the rubble. According to the Bonge, the death of 10 people has been confirmed so far.
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Increasing impact of rebel group
Explain that this area is currently under the control of Rwanda -backed rebel organization M23. The organization has captured several areas of Eastern Congo, including Luhihi and Provincial Capital Bukavu. At the same time, the influence of M23 has increased further since January 2024. He first captured the city of Northern Kivu Goma, and then in February.
Significantly, M23 is a rebellious group that is fighting for control in the minerals rich in the Congo. According to the United Nations report, M23 is also getting the support of Rwanda’s army. In the past, many times the rebels had also threatened to go to Kinshhasa, the capital of the Congo. At the same time, some of the Congo leaders believe that the mineral agreement and international sanctions with the US have not been able to help in stopping this struggle.
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More than 70 lakh people displaced
According to media reports, more than 70 lakh people have been displaced in this conflict. It has also become one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world. According to United Nations experts, the M23 rebels have the support of 4,000 soldiers from Rwanda. Apart from this, both sides have also been accused of human rights violations, for which the United Nations has set up a commission for investigation.
