Coltan mine collapse in rebel-held Congo kills over 200
More than 200 people were killed when a coltan mine in Rubaya, North Kivu, collapsed after heavy rains. The site is under M23 rebel control and has been poorly maintained, hindering rescue efforts. Among the dead were women and children, with about 20 survivors hospitalized. The mine holds a large share of the world’s coltan, and governance in the area is complicated by rebel taxation and international concern over conditions and accountability.
