March 23 Movement

The March 23 Movement suffered a significant blow with the killing of its military spokesperson, Willy Ngoma. This event occurs amidst ongoing ceasefire efforts and could impact their control over strategic mining areas like Rubaya.

The March 23 Movement controls the Rubaya mines where the landslide occurred and is accused of unsafe mining practices and plundering resources to fund its insurgency. They have imposed taxes on coltan trade, generating significant monthly revenue.

The March 23 Movement is accused of committing extrajudicial killings and abuses, including the deaths of 171 individuals found in mass graves. This further damages their reputation and complicates peace efforts, despite their recent withdrawal from Uvira.

The March 23 Movement is directly implicated in the discovery of mass graves in Uvira, with Human Rights Watch reporting summary executions by its fighters. This further damages the group's reputation and could intensify international pressure and condemnation, despite their denial of knowledge regarding the graves.

The March 23 Movement controls the Rubaya mines where the collapse occurred and is accused of imposing taxes on coltan trade, generating significant revenue. Their control exacerbates the lack of regulation and safety, leading to increased casualties.