In the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 100 people died after the collapse of an artisanal copper mine in the town of Mulondo. Artisan miners' associations confirmed the death toll of 100 and reported dozens missing. While the official version attributes the collapse to heavy rains, civil organizations alleged that soldiers guarding the site opened fire on the miners, causing the collapse. Also, the Minister of the Interior of Lualaba, Roy Kaumba, confirmed that search operations are continuing to establish a definitive toll of victims.
00:00Meanwhile, in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 100 people died after the collapse of an artisanal copper mine in the town of Mulondo.
00:09Artisan miners' associations confirmed the death toll of 100 and reported dozens missing.
00:15While the official version attributes the collapse to heavy rains, civil organizations alleged that soldiers guarding the site opened fire on the miners, causing the collapse.
00:25Also, the Minister of Interior, Lua Lava, Roy Kaumba, confirmed that soldiers' operations are continuing to establish a definite toll of the victims.
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