M23 Rebels Capture Key Mining Town in Eastern Congo

The seizure of Rubaya, a town crucial for smartphone mineral production, marks a significant escalation in the region's conflict.

M23 rebels have taken control of Rubaya, a critical mining town in eastern DR Congo, intensifying the ongoing conflict.
The town is vital for the extraction of tantalum from coltan, essential for manufacturing smartphones and other electronics.
Accusations persist that Rwanda supports the M23, although Rwanda denies these claims.
The ongoing conflict has led to widespread humanitarian crises, with millions displaced and severe human rights violations reported.
International concerns rise as the UN plans to withdraw peacekeepers by year's end, potentially exacerbating the situation.