ITSCI Halts Operations in DRC Regions Amid Escalating Conflict

Post Views: 475 DRC The International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) has decided to suspend its operations in certain parts of North Kivu and South Kivu provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Specifically, they have taken this action due to the rapidly deteriorating security situation. Militant group M23 seized control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, on January 27th. Consequently, they have raised fears of a potential war between the DRC and neighboring Rwanda. Furthermore, the spread of the conflict has caused artisanal miners and state services to abandon several mine ...