https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drc-m23-fighters-abused-miners-and-trafficked-gold-and-coltan-to-rwandaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drc-m23-fighters-abused-miners-and-trafficked-gold-and-coltan-to-rwandahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drc-m23-fighters-abused-miners-and-trafficked-gold-and-coltan-to-rwanda#u82227Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:55:43 +0000Amnesty International reports that M23 rebels are forcing thousands of people to work in mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The group is accused of abuses including the execution of 18 miners and other killings. These actions are described as war crimes. Additionally, M23 fighters are allegedly trafficking coltan and gold from these sites into Rwanda. A research briefing detailing these findings was published on 21 September.Why it mattersThe M23 rebel group operates in eastern DRC, a region rich in minerals essential for global electronics. These findings link the group's financi