M23 rebels are tearing through DR Congo, leaving destruction in their wake and alarming regional and world leaders who fear a prolonged war. Kinshasa blames Kigali for fueling the insurgency, an accusation Rwanda denies. Reports suggest M23's control over mineral-rich areas is fueling illicit trade, with Western commodity traders and tech firms accused of profiting from "blood minerals." As fighting escalates, diplomatic efforts lag behind. African leaders push for a diplomatic solution, and even Russia's UN envoy Vassily Nebenzia has called for an immediate ceasefire. But with the rebels seizing Bukavu and thousands displaced, the crisis worsens.
