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March 5, 2026
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DR Congo mine landslide death toll tops 200: government

DR Congo mine landslide death toll tops 200: government

A shaft collapsed at the country's largest coltan mine in the rebel-controlled east on Tuesday, witnesses told AFP, with an initial toll of six dead...

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A devastating landslide at a mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of over 200 people, according to the government. The incident occurred on Tuesday when a shaft collapsed at the Rubaya mining site, the country's largest coltan mine.

  • More than 200 people have died, including 70 children.
  • The collapse happened at the Rubaya mining site, controlled by the M23 armed group.
  • The remote region's lack of access for humanitarian organizations and intermittent communication make independent confirmation of the toll challenging.

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