[Correspondence] Unjustified silence in the face of this new war in eastern DR Congo

Since Jan 23, 2025, the rebel March 23 Movement (M23), with the support of Rwanda, has launched an offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, further exacerbating the region's ongoing conflict. This escalation has resulted in loss of life, displacement, and destruction. The region's vast reserves of rare metals—such as coltan, uranium, and tantalum, which are essential for the global technology and automotive industries—remain a key strategic interest. The competition for these crucial resources, fuelled by global demand, has an important role in shaping the dynamics of the conflict, further entrenching instability and suffering in the region.