DRC/Rwanda: Congo Gold Miners Forced to Work without Pay by M23 Rebels

Jun 30, 2025 | John Zadeh
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In a significant escalation of eastern Congo's ongoing conflict, Chinese-owned Twangiza Mining SA has reported that M23 rebels have completely seized control of its gold mining operations in South Kivu province. The takeover, which began in May 2025 with an order to suspend operations over alleged tax non-payment, has evolved into what the company describes as a humanitarian crisis for its workers.