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7 reasons why eastern DR Congo remains stuck in conflict

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Lolade Adewuyi
March 6, 2025

The rapid advance of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels is the latest chapter in the long history of instability in eastern Congo. Rare earth minerals are a key factor in the conflict. DW breaks down other reasons you might not have known.

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