The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has significantly profited from the rich mineral resources in eastern DRC. Following their 2021 resurgence, they have imposed heavy taxes on natural resources in the areas they control, highlighting the ongoing conflict and financial exploitation of the region.
The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is home to numerous mines whose resources have become the financial backbone for the Rwanda-supported M23 group. This region, characterized by its mineral wealth and marred by years of turmoil, has seen M23 impose substantial taxes on natural resources in territories they control since their resurgence in 2021. This situation not only underlines the group’s significant influence but also highlights the ongoing conflict and struggles for control over valuable mineral assets.
The exploitation of rich mineral resources in eastern DRC underscores the complex dynamics between local armed groups and international interests, particularly the financing from Rwanda. The M23’s intervention and taxation of mining resources illustrate the broader challenges of governance and conflict resolution in a region plagued by instability.
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