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How search for lucrative minerals has left eastern Congo in turmoil

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A young Patriotic Front for People's Army militiaman led by self-proclaimed general Kabido poses for a photograph at their headquarters in Mbwavinwa, Lubero territory, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. [AFP]

Eastern Congo, which is part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is a region rich in natural resources.

The area has been marred by decades of conflict, leaving a devastating impact on its population and environment. These crises are complex, involving ethnic tensions, political instability, and competition over valuable minerals.

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