ARMED GROUPS AND MINERAL EXPLOITATION IN THE CONGO

"Mineral exploitation, the object of activism and legislation, is but one source of revenue for these armed groups. They literally rule over the territories they control, taxing every economic activity and terrorizing the civilians into submission. Losing access to the mines will marginally affect their capacity to generate funds, considering that weapons and ammunitions are relatively inexpensive."

By: Mvemba Dizolele

SOURCE: Dizolele's Eye on Africa

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