Large Criminal Activity
Armed groups accused of mass killings and extortion in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Multiple armed groups in eastern DRC are linked to large‑scale criminal activity including mass killings and extortion related to mining and resource control.
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to be overrun by numerous armed groups that carry out widespread killings, gang rapes, forced displacement, and systematic extortion of civilians. These groups exploit the region’s gold and other mineral resources, often operating in or near mining areas, and contribute to one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, with millions of people displaced. In addition to direct violence against civilians, these groups engage in large‑scale criminal activity by pillaging mining sites, burning infrastructure, and displacing local populations to seize control of lucrative mineral deposits.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, including North Kivu and Ituri provinces
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 10:10 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 10:10 UTC
- Connected threats
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- Not Available