DR Congo mine landslide death toll tops 200: government
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo reported that the death toll from a landslide at a mining site in the eastern region has exceeded 200 as of Wednesday.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo reported that the death toll from a landslide at a mining site in the eastern region has exceeded 200 as of Wednesday.
The incident occurred on Tuesday when a shaft collapsed at the Rubaya mining site, the country's largest coltan mine, located approximately 70 kilometers west of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. This area is currently under the control of the armed group M23.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo reported that the death toll from a landslide at a mining site in the eastern region has exceeded 200 as of Wednesday.
The Ministry of Mines released a statement indicating that the provisional casualty count includes over 200 individuals, with 70 children among the deceased, as well as numerous injured persons. The remote location of the site, characterized by limited access for humanitarian organizations and frequent telecommunications disruptions, has hindered independent verification of these figures.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
