Democratic Republic of Congo: Death toll of artisanal copper mine collapse rises to 100

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.

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