DRC: The High Human Cost of DRC’s War for Riches

Aug 14, 2024 | Chris Steyn, BizNews
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In the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, fears of a large-scale massacre grow amid rising violence and instability. Nearly a dozen South African soldiers have died this year, and gangs are increasingly armed within the city of Goma. With over a million displaced persons living in dire conditions, and the M23 rebels advancing, the crisis intensifies. International concerns mount over a potential massacre, raising fears of a UN intervention influenced by foreign powers seeking territorial gains.