The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich mines are currently exploited by the Rwanda-backed M23 group, which imposes high resource taxes on the areas it occupies, thus siphoning revenues away from the Congolese government.
The mineral-rich mines in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are currently under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 group. These mine shafts, which traverse the landscapes of this region, have become a source of significant revenue for M23 rather than for the Congolese government. Following their resurgence in 2021, the M23 has imposed elevated natural resource taxes on the land it has occupied, further exploiting the area’s valuable resources that have been marred by prolonged conflict.
The M23’s control over the eastern DRC’s mines highlights a troubling trend wherein local resources are utilized for the benefit of an armed group instead of the Congolese state. This situation underscores the ongoing exploitation of mineral wealth amidst regional instability.
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