The crash occurred in the eastern part of North Kivu where a number of armed groups fought for the control of mineral resources. None of the rebel groups claimed responsibility for the crash. “This drone confirms our long time suspicion that these wars being fought in our land are a distraction to loot our resources,” a man said. “We no longer want the UN peace mission because they work with forces with intention to loot but at the same time intensifying wars,” he added. Some Congolese accused the UN mission of being involved in DRC’s mineral looting under the pretext of bringing peace to the country.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 10, 2023 17:26 UTC