Summary
Over 200 people died in a landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to heavy rain. The mine, located in the eastern part of the country, is controlled by the M23 rebel group. There are conflicting reports about the cause of the collapse and the number of casualties.
Key Facts
- A landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in DRC killed over 200 people.
- About 70 children were among the victims of the landslide.
- The incident happened due to heavy rain, according to government sources.
- The M23 rebel group, controlling the mine, claimed the collapse was from "bombings" and fewer people died.
- Miners recovered more than 200 bodies from the site after the incident.
- The mine produces about 15% of the world's coltan, a valuable metal used in electronics.
- Safety concerns raised as this is not the first collapse; a similar incident happened in January.
