M23 rebels' takeover of mineral-rich cities in eastern DR Congo backed by Rwanda, Burundi | DW News

Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is gripped by an escalating conflict. M23 rebels advance further south after taking the key city of Goma. The UN says almost 3,000 people have been killed in the fighting there. DW gets the latest from Jason Stearns, senior fellow of the Centre for International Cooperation, and founder and chair of the Congo Research Group. Stearns explains how Rwanda and Burundi are fighting a war on DR Congo soil, by deploying their troops to eastern DR Congo and funding mineral wealth extraction in the area.

Chapter Breakdown:
0:00 Rebel push worsens humanitarian crisis in eastern DR Congo
3:32 DW speaks with Jason Stearns, founder and chair the Congo Research Group
3:57 M23 wants to topple DRC government
4:21 Role of Rwandan army in backing M23
6:34 Risk of regional escalation of conflict
8:04 Role of DRC government in current crisis
9:43 Role of exploitation of rare minerals in conflict
11:09 What is at stake for players in the conflict

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