There was an accident in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the city Masisi, much earth and mud slid down. This happened in a mine for the material Coltan. More than 100 workers were buried by the earth. The landslide happened early in the morning.
Much rain in the last days caused the accident. Rescue workers search in the earth for dead people. They also hope to find survivors. On Tuesday already, a similar accident happened nearby. Reports say up to 200 people died there.
Work in the mines is very dangerous. There is hardly any technology for safety. Often children must also work in the mines. A rebel group controls the area since the year 2024. The valuable materials from the earth cause conflict and war in the region for 30 years.
