From The BBC:
The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most volatile parts of the world and also one of the most mineral-rich.
That provides an explosive combination.
The United Nations says illegal mining operations are providing funding for the rebel groups behind the renewed conflict, including the forces of the rebel general Laurent Nkunda.
Many people have died in the latest eruption of violence, and over 250,000 people have fled their homes.
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My Comment: Resources provides the ammunition for this war .... but it is tribalism that is the fuel for this fire.