In the mineral-rich eastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the earth's wealth has long drawn both commerce and conflict, Amnesty International has placed a formal accusation before the world: the M23 rebel group has committed war crimes against civilians at the mining sites it controls. The investigation connects violence not to the chaos of war's margins but to its economic core, arguing that exploitation and abuse are the mechanisms by which M23 sustains itself. It is a reminder that in certain corners of the world, the materials powering modern life are extracted at a co
Amnesty International accuses M23 of war crimes at Congo mines
Civilians at Congo mining sites have suffered abuses documented as war crimes by M23 forces.