Congo mine collapse reported to have killed about 200 people, rebels say five

Congolese authorities reported that a collapse at the Rubaya mines in eastern Congo killed about 200 people, while the M23 rebel group that controls the site disputed that figure and said five died; further confirmation is undetermined at this time.

Congolese authorities reported that a mine collapse at the Rubaya site in eastern Congo killed about 200 people. The site is controlled by the M23 rebel group, which disputed the figure and said about five people died, attributing the incident to "bombings." A miner at the site said he helped recover more than 200 bodies. Rubaya has been under M23 control since May 2024. What is reported: - Congo's Ministry of Mines reported around 200 deaths after a collapse at the Rubaya mines on Tuesday. - M23 official Fanny Kaj said there was no landslide, described the incident as caused by "bombings," and put the death toll at about five. - Miner Ibrahim Taluseke said he helped recover more than 200 bodies and said owners of pits resisted revealing exact numbers. - Rubaya was seized by M23 in May 2024 and the group controls the mines. Summary: The reported death toll differs sharply between Congolese authorities, the rebel group, and at least one onsite witness. No independently confirmed casualty figure or next procedural step has been reported. Undetermined at this time.