MP Alain Kantenga denounces deadly clashes between miners and security forces in Kolwezi; Aimé Boji pledges National Assembly involvement

National MP Alain Kantenga Kapenda alerted the National Assembly to deadly clashes that have been taking place since Monday between artisanal miners and security forces in Kolwezi, in Lualaba province. He linked the violence to the closure of mineral-buying depots, including those dealing in cobalt, and some mining sites, and reported many deaths and injuries. Kantenga also denounced miners’ incursions into several schools, where students were allegedly intimidated and attacked. National Assembly President Aimé Boji Sangara acknowledged the report and pledged the institution’s involvement.