Jonathan on Nostr: Reuters is reporting that M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of #Congo have ...
Reuters is reporting that M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of #Congo have taken control of Rubaya, a key mining town for the smartphone mineral coltan, following days of intense fighting, a rebel spokesman said.
The mining town was previously under another pro government militia known as Wazalendo.
The DRC government is accusing Rwanda of financing and armimg M23 rebels.
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