The M23 militia, supported by Rwanda, is profiting from DRC’s eastern mineral wealth by imposing high taxes on natural resources in areas it controls following its resurgence in 2021, despite ongoing conflict in the region.
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), mine shafts traverse the mountainous terrain, providing substantial wealth to the Rwanda-backed militant group M23, rather than the Congolese government. Following its resurgence in 2021, M23 has gained control over regions abundant in minerals, which have been marred by years of conflict. In these territories, the armed group imposes considerable taxes on natural resources, further enhancing its financial power.
The M23 group’s control over mineral-rich areas in Eastern DRC not only undermines the authority of the Congolese government but also highlights the ongoing exploitation of natural resources amidst enduring conflict. Their tax imposition and support from external entities, such as Rwanda, underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region.
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