Deadly clashes and mass graves in North Kivu as rebel violence and attacks surge, threatening peace in eastern Congo’s volatile hotspot.
On January 28, 2026, a landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, controlled by the M23 rebel group, killed over 200 people, including miners, women, and children. The disaster highlights unsafe artisanal mining amid ongoing conflict and stalled peace efforts despite a US-brokered deal between DRC and Rwanda.
Authorities in South Kivu have identified two mass graves near Uvira containing at least 171 bodies, suspected to be victims of M23 rebels. The region remains volatile despite rebel withdrawals and ongoing peace efforts. UN and regional bodies are calling for investigations today, 15 Apr 2026.