More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo
The mine has been under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group since 2024.

The mine has been under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group since 2024.










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The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed the “Washington Accord” peace deal.
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