At least 200 people are feared dead after a massive landslide struck a coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, news agency AFP reported citing government officials.
The disaster hit the Rubaya mining area in North Kivu province, a region currently controlled by the M23 armed group. Officials said rescue efforts have been severely hampered by poor communication and insecurity in the area.
advertisement At least 200 are feared dead in a landslide that struck a militia-held mine in DR Congo.
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