DRC: Amnesty accuses M23 and Rwanda of violence against miners
Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 21, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
PoliticsCrime & Law

Amnesty International accuses the M23 rebel group and Rwanda of being involved in the looting of gold and coltan in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a report, the NGO mentions the summary execution of 18 miners, including ten beaten to death and two shot. Amnesty calls on states and companies to stop buying gold and coltan from Rwanda and urges Rwandan authorities to provide investigative details on these violations.
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