The M23 rebel group denied stealing millions of dollars in gold from a mine in South Kivu. At the same time, the group accused government forces of breaking the ceasefire.
Twangiza Mining Company said this week that M23 took over 500 kilos of gold from its concession.
The company claimed the rebels used Rwandan geologists to locate the mineral, valuing the loot at more than $70 million.
M23 coordinator Corneille Nangaa rejected the allegations. He said the mine was run by artisanal miners, not an industrial company.
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He also blamed government forces for attacking the site and highlighted ceasefire violations by Kinshasa.
The United Nations and human rights groups have accused M23 in the past of using DRC minerals to fund its rebellion.
The group controls areas rich in gold, coltan, and tungsten, which it reportedly sends to Rwanda before export.
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The incident highlights the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, where ceasefire agreements remain fragile and control over mineral-rich areas fuels violence.
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