Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Congo Gold Mine Accuses M23 Rebels of Forced Labor
Imagine a company that digs for gold in a place called Congo.
Some rebels, called M23, have taken over their mine.
The company says the rebels are making the workers work without paying them or keeping them safe.
The workers are stuck, and the rebels are making money.
Congo, and other countries say Rwanda is helping the rebels.
Rwanda says they aren't involved.
The U.S. is trying to help the country and Rwanda make peace.
Twangiza Mining accuses M23 rebels of forcing employees to work without pay.
The gold mine is located in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Twangiza Mining states that workers are held in captivity and forced to work in inhumane conditions.
M23 and Congo’s government have not responded to requests for comment.
Rwanda denies involvement, calling it a local issue.
- Who
- Twangiza Mining and its employees, M23 rebels, the government of Congo, and Rwanda.
- What
- Twangiza Mining accuses M23 rebels of forcing its employees to work without pay after seizing the mine.
- When
- The recent accusations were made in a statement on Friday.
- Where
- The Twangiza Mining site is located in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Why
- M23's actions are allegedly for control and exploitation of the mine for profit, according to the mining company.
Twangiza Mining
M23 & Rwanda
Employee Treatment
Twangiza Mining
Accuses M23 of forcing employees to work without pay and in inhumane conditions.
M23 & Rwanda
M23 has not commented.
Outside Involvement
Twangiza Mining
Claims Rwandan nationals are exploiting the mine.
M23 & Rwanda
Rwanda denies involvement.
- Company
- Twangiza Mining SA
- Location
- South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Allegation
- Forced labor and unpaid work by M23
- M23's alleged actions
- Exploiting the mine and treating employees poorly
- Rwanda's Response
- Denies involvement, calls it a local issue
- Peace efforts
- U.S.-brokered peace deal between Rwanda and Congo