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M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, stole $70 million in gold from a Congo mine since May, displacing thousands and destroying infrastructure.
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have looted at least 500kg of gold from Twangiza Mining’s concession in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo since May, worth an estimated $70 million, according to the Chinese-owned company.
The mine in South Kivu was seized during a major offensive, and Twangiza reported losing over 100kg of gold monthly, $5 million in equipment, and losing contact with more than 150 workers.
The company accused rebels of using Rwandan technicians, destroying churches, expelling residents, and transporting gold through underground routes.
A drone strike on October 15 damaged power infrastructure, with no clear culprit.
Fighting has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands.
UN investigators say M23 earns about $300,000 monthly from mineral taxes.
Despite a U.S.-brokered peace deal in June and recent progress on a monitoring mechanism, Rwanda denies supporting M23, a claim repeated by UN experts.
Los rebeldes del M23, respaldados por Ruanda, robaron 70 millones de dólares en oro de una mina del Congo desde mayo, desplazando a miles y destruyendo la infraestructura.