Over 200 Reported Dead in DR Congo Rubaya Coltan Mine Collapse Amid Rebel Dispute

A landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, controlled by the M23 rebel group, resulted in over 200 deaths according to government authorities. The rebels dispute this toll, claiming only five fatalities and attributing the incident to bombings rather than a landslide. The mine, significant for global coltan supply, has been a conflict zone with recent disasters exacerbating humanitarian challenges. Many victims, including children, were evacuated to nearby health facilities.