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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Rwanda

Lords · Question HL6390 · Tabled 31 Mar 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 8 Apr 2025

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Asked by The Lord Bishop of Winchester

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the flow of minerals and other natural resources to Rwanda from territory occupied by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Answer

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 8 Apr 2025

The exploitation of natural resources fuels the business models of armed groups. We are clear that this must stop. Everyone in the region stands to benefit from peace. That is why we announced in February a set of actions, alongside action from other inte...