United Nations & March 23 Movement

United Nations: The United Nations warned that the Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 billion if it spreads.

March 23 Movement: The M23 rebel group controls parts of North and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu, making it more difficult to tackle the Ebola outbreak due to insecurity.

United Nations: The United Nations is the parent organization of the International — International Criminal Court, which is handling the case between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. U.N. experts have also sided with the Democratic Republic of the Congo regarding Rwanda's support for M23.

March 23 Movement: March 23 Movement is a Rwandan-backed rebel group accused of significant violence and territorial gains in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, serving as a key point of contention in the ICJ case.

March 23 Movement: March 23 Movement launched an offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, capturing Uvira and causing significant civilian casualties and displacement, despite a U.S.-mediated peace agreement.

March 23 Movement: March 23 Movement controls the Rubaya mines where the collapse occurred and disputes the casualty figures, claiming bombings caused the deaths. They generate significant revenue from taxing coltan trade.